This is the 2885th most frequent Japanese word.
にしん
Herring.
The context of 'fresh herring' highlights its use as a culinary ingredient in Japanese cuisine.
寿司屋で新鮮なにしんを食べるのが楽しみです。
I'm looking forward to eating fresh herring at the sushi shop.
Here, にしん refers to 'herring', a type of fish commonly found in colder waters.
にしんは北の寒い地域に住んでいます。
Herring live in the cold northern regions.
This usage again refers to the fish 'herring', emphasizing a specific behavior.