noun
saw-edged perch; Niphon spinosus
A species of marine fish found in the western Pacific. The name is used in culinary contexts as well.
アラは高級魚として知られている。
The saw-edged perch is known as a high-grade fish.
この辺りの海ではアラがよく釣れる。
Saw-edged perch are often caught in the sea around here.