greater amberjack; purplish amberjack; greater yellowtail
A large marine fish (Seriola dumerili) prized as a food fish in Japan, often served as sashimi or sushi.
Greater amberjack sashimi is rich and delicious.
Greater amberjack are often caught in the sea around here.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Alternate kanji form; even less common.
Kanji form; rarely used in practice.
The name likely derives from the pattern on the fish's head resembling the kanji 八 (eight), but the exact origin is uncertain.