真鰯

Readings

Kana: まいわし、マイワシ

Romaji: maiwashi, maiwashi

Definition

noun

1

Japanese pilchard; Japanese sardine (Sardinops melanostictus)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

真

Readings: シン、 ま、 ま-、 まこと

Meanings: true, reality, Buddhist sect

鰯

Reading: いわし

Meanings: sardine, (kokuji)