鱩 (léi) - Japanese sandfish (Arctoscopus japonicus) — a species of

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léi ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

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鱩 · léi

Japanese sandfish (Arctoscopus japonicus) — a species of fish found in the Sea of Japan, also known as the sailfin sandfish.

Japanese sandfish (Arctoscopus japonicus) — a species of

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 鰰— Alternative character for sandfish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sandfish (鱩) is a winter delicacy in Japan.
  • We caught several sandfish (鱩) during the fishing season.
  • This restaurant specializes in grilled sandfish (烤鱩).
  • Sandfish (鱩) is often served as sashimi in coastal regions.

Collocations

  • Japanese sandfish(日本鱩)
  • sandfish season(鱩の季節)
  • grilled sandfish(烤鱩)
  • sandfish sashimi(鱩刺身)
  • sandfish fishing(鱩漁)
  • fresh sandfish(新鮮鱩)

Idioms

  • None commonly associated with this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鱩 refers specifically to the Japanese sandfish, a species valued in Japanese cuisine.
  • The character is primarily used in Japanese contexts rather than Chinese.
  • Sandfish is considered a winter delicacy in regions bordering the Sea of Japan.

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