サワラ

noun

Japanese Spanish mackerel

A fish species (Scomberomorus niphonius) commonly eaten in Japan, especially in spring. Often written in katakana as サワラ.

• 春はるになるとサワラが美味おいしい。

  Japanese Spanish mackerel is delicious in spring.

• スーパーで新しん鮮せんなサワラを買かった。

  I bought fresh Japanese Spanish mackerel at the supermarket.