# ikejime

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌiːkeɪˈd͡ʒiːmeɪ/

## Definitions
1. A method of killing a live fish wherein a spike is forcefully inserted into the hindbrain.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 活(い)け締(じ)め (ikejime).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ikejime