Japanese whiting; Sillago japonica
A common white-fleshed fish in Japanese waters, often used in tempura and sashimi.
Japanese whiting is delicious when made into tempura.
今日はシロギスがたくさん釣れた。
We caught a lot of Japanese whiting today.
Katakana spelling is common for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the fish is usually written in kana.
The name combines 白 (しろ, 'white') and 鱚 (きす, 'whiting'), referring to its pale coloration. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.