Japanese sea bass
Refers specifically to Lateolabrax japonicus, a common fish in Japanese cuisine. Often called 'suzuki' in English contexts.
Grilled Japanese sea bass with salt is exquisite.
市場で新鮮なスズキを買った。
I bought a fresh Japanese sea bass at the market.
Hiragana spelling is also seen, but katakana is more common for fish names.
Kanji form is rare and not commonly used; the fish name is usually written in kana.
The origin of the name すずき is uncertain, but it may be related to its clean, white flesh (進む身 susumi-mi) or the fact that it grows quickly. The kanji 鱸 is a kokuji (Japanese-made character) combining 魚 (fish) and 盧 (a phonetic element).