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Kotomora

メヌケ

メ
ヌ
ケ

Meanings

1

noun

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.

2

noun

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