noun
mahi-mahi; common dolphinfish; dorado
Refers to the fish Coryphaena hippurus. In culinary contexts, often called マヒマヒ from Hawaiian. Note: despite the English name 'dolphinfish', it is not related to dolphins.
シイラは暖かい海に生息する魚です。
Mahi-mahi is a fish that lives in warm seas.
今日の刺身はシイラです。
Today's sashimi is mahi-mahi.
Rarely used kanji form; not recommended for learners.
The origin of しいら is uncertain. The kanji 鱰 and 鱪 are kokuji (Japanese-created characters) for this fish.