striped mullet; flathead grey mullet; black mullet
Common fish species (Mugil cephalus) found in coastal waters; often used in sushi and regional dishes.
Striped mullet is a fish that is in season in winter.
Rare usage; usually called メナダ in modern Japanese. This term may appear in older or regional contexts.
See also: メナダ
Striped mullet are often caught around here.
In some regions, ボラ can refer to the redlip mullet.
Katakana spelling is common for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling is also used, though katakana is more typical for fish names.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used in modern writing.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used in modern writing.
The origin of the word ぼら is uncertain. It is a native Japanese word for a common fish, with no clear kanji etymology.