large red deep-sea scorpionfish with big eyes
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.
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
I found a fine menuke at the market.
This menuke is a species called Matsubara's red rockfish.
Pacific ocean perch
Usually written in katakana; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name likely derives from 目 (め, eye) and 抜け (ぬけ, coming out), referring to the fish's large, protruding eyes. The exact origin is uncertain.