fishing; gathering seafood
General term for fishing and harvesting marine products. Also used as a suffix in compounds like 遠洋漁 (deep-sea fishing).
My grandfather goes fishing every morning.
Coastal fishing is thriving in this region.
Refers to the amount or result of fishing. Often used in compounds like 豊漁 (good catch) or 不漁 (poor catch).
See also: 豊漁 (ほうりょう)
This year's salmon catch was smaller than last year's.
If the haul is good, prices at the market will drop.
They fish in this sea.
This year's catch has been poor.
My father went out fishing early in the morning.
Fishing is a thriving industry in this region.