- draining blood from a live fish (from above the gills and at the base of the tail) to keep it freshonly applies to いけじめ
- fasting fish for several days to preserve flavour and quality (and reduce mortality during transport)esp. いけしめ
- killing fish in a fishtank (immediately before cooking); fish killed in a fishtankesp. いけしめ
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning refers to the practice of humanely killing a fish to ensure its freshness by removing its blood, which can help maintain the quality of the meat.
Generated: In this context, it refers to the practice of keeping fish without food for a certain period before they are prepared for cooking or transport, enhancing their taste and reducing stress-related death during travel.
Generated: This meaning describes the act of killing fish directly in a tank right before they are prepared for cooking. This method is used for immediate consumption and emphasizes freshness.