What does kanji 鮃 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 鮃 is flatfish.

How is kanji 鮃 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 鮃 are ひらめ; the onyomi readings are ヒョウ, ヘイ.

Example words that use kanji 鮃 include 赤舌鮃, 大鮃.

Kanken 1

鮃

Meaning

flatfish

flatfish, flounder

Stroke Order

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あかしたびらめ

red tonguesole (Cynoglossus joyneri)

おひょう

halibut (esp. the Pacific halibut, Hippoglossus stenolepis)

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5 reference sentences

鮃は砂の中に身を隠す。

The flounder hides itself in the sand.

今夜は鮃を塩焼きにした。

Tonight I grilled flounder with salt.

市場で大きな鮃を買った。

I bought a large flounder at the market.

鮃の刺身は淡白でおいしい。

Flounder sashimi is light and delicious.

この店は新鮮な鮃料理で有名だ。

This restaurant is famous for its fresh flounder dishes.