戻(もど)りガツオ

もどりがつお
noun
autumn bonito
foodanimal-fishtime-season
1. autumn bonito
Skipjack tuna caught in autumn as it swims south again after feeding in northern waters. Richer and fattier than the spring catch.
戻(もど)りガツオの季節(きせつ)になった。
Autumn bonito season has arrived.
戻(もど)りガツオは脂(あぶら)がのっていておいしい。
Autumn bonito is rich and fatty and delicious.
春(はる)の初(はつ)ガツオはさっぱりしていて、秋(あき)の戻(もど)りガツオは脂(あぶら)がのっていると言(い)われる。
Spring bonito is said to be light, and autumn bonito rich and fatty.

Usage

戻(もど)り (returning) + カツオ (bonito); the カ voices to ガ in the compound. Also written 戻(もど)り鰹(がつお).

Similar words

  • 初(はつ)ガツオ: the first bonito of spring, prized in the Edo period for its fresh, light taste

Related words

  • カツオ: skipjack tuna, bonito
  • たたき: seared bonito, a common way to serve it

Related Words

Related: 鰹(かつお) (skipjack tuna, bonito)
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