noun
bigeye tuna
Refers specifically to the fish Thunnus obesus, commonly known as bigeye tuna. Used in culinary and fishing contexts.
メバチは刺身で食べると美味しい。
Bigeye tuna is delicious when eaten as sashimi.
この市場では新鮮なメバチが手に入る。
You can get fresh bigeye tuna at this market.
The name メバチ likely derives from 目 (め, eye) and 撥 (ばち, plectrum or drumstick), possibly referring to the fish's large eyes. The exact origin is uncertain.