赤身
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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
red flesh (fish); red-fleshed fish; lean meat
In cooking, refers to the dark red muscle of fish like tuna, or lean meat from animals. Often contrasted with 白身 (white flesh/fish).
See also: 白身
Tuna's red flesh is popular in sushi.
Lean meat has less fat.