シコイワシ
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Meanings
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usually written using kana alone
Refers specifically to Engraulis japonica, a small fish used in Japanese cuisine. Often contrasted with カタクチイワシ (片口鰯).
See also: カタクチイワシ (かたくちいわし)
Japanese anchovies are used to make niboshi and chirimen jako.
Japanese anchovies are often caught around here.