Japanese dictionary
How to say "fish" in Japanese
魚さかな · sakana
"Fish" in Japanese is 魚 (sakana). To go fishing is 釣りに行く (tsuri ni iku).
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Ways to say "fish" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 魚さかな · sakana | Fish. |
| 釣りつり · tsuri | Fishing. |
| 刺身さしみ · sashimi | Sliced raw fish. |
| 焼き魚やきざかな · yakizakana | Grilled fish. |
How to use it
Raw sliced fish is 刺身 (sashimi), and grilled fish is 焼き魚 (yakizakana).
Count fish with 匹 (hiki): 三匹 (sanbiki).
Example sentences
- 肉と魚、どちらがいいですか。Niku to sakana, dochira ga ii desu ka.Which would you prefer, meat or fish?
- 週末に釣りに行きました。Shūmatsu ni tsuri ni ikimashita.I went fishing on the weekend.
- 朝ご飯は焼き魚とご飯です。Asagohan wa yakizakana to gohan desu.Breakfast is grilled fish and rice.
- 刺身は食べられますか。Sashimi wa taberaremasu ka.Can you eat sashimi?
- この魚の名前は何ですか。Kono sakana no namae wa nan desu ka.What is this fish called?
- 魚が三匹釣れました。Sakana ga sanbiki tsuremashita.I caught three fish.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is the difference between sashimi and sushi?
刺身 (sashimi) is sliced raw fish on its own. 寿司 (sushi) is vinegared rice with fish or other toppings.
How do you count fish in Japanese?
Use 匹 (hiki): 一匹 (ippiki), 二匹 (nihiki), 三匹 (sanbiki).
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