オヒョウ
ohyō
In Japanese, the English word "halibut" is translated as オヒョウ (ohyō). Wiktionary also lists 大鮃 (ohyō).
Meaning: flatfish of the genus Hippoglossus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| オヒョウ | ohyō |
| 大鮃 | ohyō |
The term refers to the flatfish of the genus Hippoglossus.
How do you pronounce it?
ohyō
Did you know?
- The name オヒョウ is written in katakana in many modern menus, not because it is a foreign loanword, but to make it stand out visually among kanji.
- The Japanese language categorizes flatfish into 右目 (right-eyed) and 左目 (left-eyed) groups, and the オヒョウ is a key member of the right-eyed family.
- In Hokkaido, the オヒョウ is sometimes referred to as the 'king of the North' among flatfish due to its immense size and cold-water habitat.
Examples in context
- ヒラメをくださいPlease give me halibut.
- オヒョウの刺身を食べたいです。Ohyou no sashimi o tabetai desu.I want to eat halibut sashimi.
- 市場で新鮮なオヒョウを見つけた。Ichiba de shinsen na ohyou o mitsuketa.I found a fresh halibut at the market.
- 今日の夕食はオヒョウの煮付けです。Kyou no yuushoku wa ohyou no nikitsuke desu.Tonight's dinner is simmered halibut.
Example conversation
A couple is looking at a seafood menu at a restaurant.
- 陽太 Yotaこのオヒョウは美味しそうだね。Kono ohyou wa oishisou da ne.This halibut looks delicious, doesn't it?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、すごく新鮮そうですよ。Hai, sugoku shinsen sou desu yo.Yes, it looks very fresh.
- 陽太 Yotaじゃあ、オヒョウのグリルを注文しよう。Jaa, ohyou no guriru o chuumon shiyou.Then, let's order the grilled halibut.
- 結衣 Yuiいいですね、楽しみです！Ii desu ne, tanoshimi desu!That sounds good, I'm looking forward to it!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “halibut” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
