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“Flounder” in Japanese

Short answer
平目 hirame ひらめ

Flounder in Japanese is “平目” (hirame). Full meaning: flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae); bastard halibut, olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus); person who sucks up to superiors, toady.

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