noun
striped mullet; flathead grey mullet; black mullet
Common fish species (Mugil cephalus) found in coastal waters; often used in sushi and regional dishes.
ボラは冬が旬の魚です。
Striped mullet is a fish that is in season in winter.
この辺りではボラがよく釣れる。
Striped mullet are often caught around here.
noun
Rare usage; usually called メナダ in modern Japanese. This term may appear in older or regional contexts.
See also: メナダ
一部の地域では、ボラがメナダを指すこともある。
In some regions, ボラ can refer to the redlip mullet.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used in modern writing.
メナダ is the standard modern name for the redlip mullet (Chelon haematocheilus), while ボラ usually refers to the striped mullet.
The origin of the word ぼら is uncertain. It is a native Japanese word for a common fish, with no clear kanji etymology.