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“Butterfish” in Japanese

Short answer
真魚鰹 managatsuo まながつお

Butterfish in Japanese is “真魚鰹” (managatsuo). Full meaning: butterfish (any fish of family Stromateidae, esp. species Pampus punctatissimus), harvestfish, rudderfish.

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