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* 読音なまず， 魚名。ナマズ目の 淡水魚。全長50センチメートルに 達する。頭が 大きくて平たく、 体は側扁する。 口に幼魚は 六本、成魚は 四本のひげをもつ。背面・ 側面は暗褐色で、 不規則な雲形斑紋のある 場合が多い。 肉は白身で、 蒲焼き・鍋物として 美味。日本のほぼ 全土、朝鮮半島・ 中国に分布。 近縁種にビワコオオナマズ・イワトコナマズがいる。 ［季］ 夏

(translated) Pronounced as "namazu", it is a fish name; A freshwater fish belonging to the catfish order (Siluriformes); It can reach a total length of 50 centimeters; Characterized by a large, flat head and a laterally compressed body; Juveniles have six barbels around the mouth, while adults have four; Its back and sides are dark brown, often with irregular cloud-like patterns; The meat is white and considered delicious when prepared as kabayaki (grilled eel style) or in hot pot dishes; It is distributed throughout most of Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and China; Closely related species include the Biwa catfish and Iwatoko catfish; Seasonally associated with summer