アブラボウズ

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Meanings

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noun

skilfish; skil

usually written using kana alone

A deep-sea fish (Erilepis zonifer) found in the North Pacific. The name literally means 'oil monk' or 'fat monk', likely referring to its oily flesh and rounded shape.

アブラボウズは深しん海かい魚ぎょで、脂あぶらがのっている。
The skilfish is a deep-sea fish and is rich in fat.

市いち場ばで珍めずらしいアブラボウズを見みつけた。

I found a rare skilfish at the market.