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活け〆 【いけじめ】

  1. [n] draining blood from a live fish (from above the gills and at the base of the tail) to keep it fresh
  2. [n] fasting fish for several days to preserve flavour and quality (and reduce mortality during transport)
  3. [n] killing fish in a fishtank (immediately before cooking); fish killed in a fishtank
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
活 Lively, Resuscitation, Being Helped, Living カツ い.きる, い.かす, い.ける 2