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[ひら(平)·め(目)]
hirame
noun

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hirame
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[ひらめ(鮃)]
hirame
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[ひ(比)·ら(目)·め(魚)]
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English Meaning(s) for 平目

noun
  1. flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae)
  2. bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)
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Definition and Synonyms for 平目

Flounder any of various European and non-European marine flatfish
Synonyms: かれい, ひらめ
Flatfish sweet lean whitish flesh of any of numerous thin-bodied fish
Synonyms: ひらめ
Flatfish usually served as thin fillets
Synonyms: ひらめ

Meanings for each kanji in 平目

» even; flat; peace
» eye; class; look; insight; experience; care; favor

Categories 平目 is a member of

Saltwater Fish flesh of fish from the sea used as food
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Flatfish any of several families of fishes having flattened bodies that swim along the sea floor on one side of the body with both eyes on the upper side
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