メヌケ
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ヌ
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Meanings
1
large red deep-sea scorpionfish with big eyes
usually written using kana alone
General term for several large, red, deep-water scorpionfish species with prominent eyes, commonly used in fishing and culinary contexts.
Menuke is a large red fish caught in deep waters.
I found a fine menuke at the market.
2
Matsubara's red rockfish (Sebastes matsubarae)
Specific species of rockfish; often referred to as 赤魚鯛 (あこうだい) in culinary contexts. This is a more precise identification within the broader メヌケ category.
See also: アコウダイ
This menuke is a species called Matsubara's red rockfish.