1Red sea bream (Pagrus major), a valued edible fish in Japan often used for sashimi and celebratory meals; considered auspicious.
お正月には真鯛の塩焼きを食べる家庭も多い。
Many families eat grilled red sea bream at New Year's.
寿司屋でマダイの刺身を注文した。
I ordered red sea bream sashimi at the sushi restaurant.
漁師が今朝採れた真鯛を市場に運んだ。
The fisherman brought the red sea bream caught this morning to the market.