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Noun
1. flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae)Usually written using kana alone
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2. bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)Usually written using kana alone
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3. person who sucks up to superiors; toadyUsually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
4. Olive flounderThe Olive flounder or Bastard halibut (Paralichthys olivaceus) is a species of large-tooth flounder native to the north-western Pacific Ocean. It is often referred to as the Japanese flatfish or Korea(n) flatfish (광어) when mentioned in the context of those countries. It is the most common flatfish species raised in aquaculture in Korea. They are raised in Japan and China as well.
Read “Olive flounder” on English Wikipedia
Read “ヒラメ” on Japanese Wikipedia
Read “Olive flounder” on DBpedia
Other forms
鮃 【ひらめ】比目魚 【ひらめ】ヒラメ
Notes
比目魚: Rarely-used kanji form.

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