noun
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.
銀だらの西京焼きは絶品だ。
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.
Full katakana spelling, common in scientific or commercial contexts.
Refers to cod in general, while 銀だら specifically denotes sablefish, which is not a true cod despite the name.
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.