tilefish; horsehead tilefish
A marine fish prized for its sweet, delicate flavor. Often used in high-end Japanese cuisine, especially as grilled or simmered dishes.
Salt-grilled tilefish is exquisite.
市場で新鮮なアマダイを買った。
I bought fresh tilefish at the market.
Katakana spelling is common for fish names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 甘 (sweet) and 鯛 (sea bream), though the fish is not a true sea bream. Less common than kana.
Mixed kanji-katakana spelling; occasionally seen in menus or product labels.
The name アマダイ (甘鯛) literally means 'sweet sea bream', referring to its mild, sweet taste. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it is not a true sea bream (鯛).