red sea bream; Pagrus major
Colloquial name for the fish also known as まだい or simply たい. Used in everyday conversation and at fish markets.
Red sea bream was cheap today, so I bought some.
congratulatory red sea bream; prize fish for sumo winner
In sumo, a red sea bream is traditionally presented to the tournament winner as a celebratory gift. Also used in other celebratory contexts.
Salt-grilled red sea bream is the best.
A red sea bream was presented to the winning sumo wrestler.
Compound of 赤 (red) and 鯛 (sea bream), referring to the fish's reddish color.