noun
black marlin
A large game fish (Makaira indica) found in tropical and subtropical waters. In Japanese, it is a specific type of marlin, distinct from other billfish.
シロカジキはカジキマグロの一種で、最高級の食材として扱われる。
The black marlin is a type of marlin and is treated as a top-quality ingredient.
沖縄の海ではシロカジキがよく釣れる。
Black marlin are often caught in the seas around Okinawa.
Compound of 白 (しろ, 'white') + 舵木 (かじき, 'marlin'). The name likely refers to the lighter coloration of the fish compared to other marlin species. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.