いけじめ

    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. 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
  2. fasting fish for several days to preserve flavour and quality (and reduce mortality during transport)esp. いけしめ
  3. killing fish in a fishtank (immediately before cooking); fish killed in a fishtankesp. いけしめ
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  1. draining blood from a live fish (from above the gills and at the base of the tail) to keep it fresh
  2. 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.
    I cut above the gills and at the base of the tail to drain the fish's blood.
  3. fasting fish for several days to preserve flavour and quality (and reduce mortality during transport)
  4. 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.
  5. killing fish in a fishtank (immediately before cooking); fish killed in a fishtank
  6. 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.
    The fish was cooked immediately after being taken from the tank.
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