sablefish; black cod
A deep-sea fish prized for its rich, buttery flesh. In Japanese cuisine, it is often grilled or simmered, and known as a high-quality ingredient.
Saikyo-yaki (miso-marinated grilled) sablefish is exquisite.
このスーパーでは冷凍の銀だらが売っている。
This supermarket sells frozen sablefish.
Kanji spelling using 鱈 (cod), seen in some formal or traditional contexts.
Katakana variant often used in menus or product labels.
Full katakana spelling, common in scientific or commercial contexts.
Compound of 銀 (gin, 'silver') and 鱈 (tara, 'cod'), referring to the fish's silvery appearance and its cod-like shape, though it is not a true cod.