young sweetfish; young ayu
Refers to juvenile sweetfish (Plecoglossus altivelis), often encountered in culinary or fishing contexts. The reading わかゆ is obsolete.
See also: アユ
In early summer, young sweetfish can be caught in the river.
This dish uses fresh young sweetfish.
Standard kanji spelling.
Kana spelling is acceptable, especially in contexts where the kanji 鮎 is less familiar.
Compound of 若 (young) and 鮎 (sweetfish).