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Japanese pilchard (Sardinops melanostictus); Japanese sardine
祖母が真鰯を焼きます。
My grandmother will grill Japanese sardines.
今年の真鰯の漁獲量は増加している。
This year, the Japanese sardine catch is increasing.
魚屋には新鮮な真鰯がたくさん並んでいた。
There were many fresh Japanese sardines displayed at the fishmonger's.