Japanese amberjack; yellowtail
Refers specifically to Seriola quinqueradiata, a fish highly valued in Japanese cuisine, especially as sashimi or sushi. The name may vary by region and size (e.g., hamachi for young fish).
Winter yellowtail is fatty and delicious.
Tonight's dinner is teriyaki yellowtail.
I bought fresh yellowtail fillets at the supermarket.
We sliced the fresh yellowtail into sashimi and ate it.
Chinese "Tail" constellation · counter for fish, shrimp, etc.
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.
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; included for reference and search.
The origin of the name ブリ is uncertain. It may be related to the verb ぶる (to behave like) or an old word for 'fatty', but there is no consensus.