sockeye salmon; red salmon
Refers to the fish species Oncorhynchus nerka, known for its deep red flesh. Commonly used in Japanese cuisine, especially for salted salmon (塩鮭) or grilled dishes.
I bought some sockeye salmon fillets.
Sockeye salmon are often caught in Hokkaido.
Standard kanji spelling for sockeye salmon.
Katakana spelling commonly used in biological or culinary contexts.
Compound of 紅 (べに, 'crimson') and 鮭 (さけ, 'salmon'), referring to the fish's characteristic red flesh.