マアジ

noun

Japanese jack mackerel; Japanese horse mackerel

A common fish in Japanese waters, often eaten as sashimi, grilled, or fried. The scientific name is Trachurus japonicus.

• 今朝けさ、市いち場ばで新しん鮮せんなマアジを買かった。

  I bought fresh Japanese horse mackerel at the market this morning.

• マアジは刺さし身みでも美味おいしいし、焼やいても美味おいしい。

  Japanese horse mackerel is delicious both as sashimi and grilled.