escolar; snake mackerel
A deep-sea fish (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum) known for its oily flesh, which can cause digestive issues if eaten in large quantities. Often referred to by its katakana name.
The escolar is a deep-sea fish and contains a lot of oil.
Eating too much escolar can upset your stomach.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Rare kanji spelling using 脂 (fat/oil), 底 (bottom), and 鯥 (a character for a type of fish).
Rare kanji spelling using 油 (oil) instead of 脂.
A compound of アブラ, referring to the fish’s oily flesh, and ソコムツ, the name of a related deep-sea fish.