yellow grouper; banded grouper
A species of grouper (Epinephelus awoara) found in East Asian waters. The name is usually written in katakana as アオハタ.
The yellow grouper is known as a high-grade fish.
I found a fresh banded grouper at the market.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; no priority for this form is specified.
The name アオハタ (青羽太) literally means 'blue grouper', from 青 (blue) and 羽太 (grouper). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to the fish's coloration.