1. Noun

   flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae)

   Usually written using kana alone

2. bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)

   Usually written using kana alone

3. person who sucks up to superiors; toady

   Usually written using kana alone

Also written 鮃【ひらめ】hirame、比目魚【ひらめ】hirame