ひらめ

Also written ヒラメ, 平目, 鮃, 比目魚

Meanings

1. Noun flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae)
2. bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)
3. person who sucks up to superiors; toady

Example sentences

• ヒラメの成魚は、顔の片側に両目があります。
  An adult flounder has both eyes on the same side of its face.

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