Kapanlagi.com - Fish in Japanese holds a special place in daily life as well as in the rich and diverse culinary culture. This article will discuss in depth various terms related to fish in Japanese.
Starting from general terms to specific ones like freshwater fish and saltwater fish. In addition, example sentences will be provided to help you understand the usage of these words in real contexts. Not only that, there are also vocabulary related to fish.
Let's explore the explanation of fish in Japanese that can provide insights for those who are learning the language and lovers of Japanese culture. Let's check it out, KLovers.
1. Definition of Fish in Japanese
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Fish in Japanese is called "sakana". The word sakana refers to aquatic animals that live in the sea, rivers, lakes, or ponds, and have fins and gills for breathing. The kanji for fish in Japanese has two main readings, namely kunyomi which is read as "sakana" and onyomi which is the Chinese reading called "gyo".
In everyday life, fish plays an important role in Japanese culture and cuisine, for example in dishes such as sashimi, which is raw fish slices, and sushi, which consists of seasoned vinegar rice served with fish or other seafood. The fish market or "uoichiba" is also a vital center of trading activities.
In Japanese, the terms for freshwater fish and saltwater fish are indeed different. There is "tansuigyo" for freshwater fish and "kaisuigyo" for saltwater fish. However, sakana remains the main term referring to both freshwater and saltwater aquatic animals. Sakana also encompasses various aspects of Japanese culture, cuisine, and language expressions.
2. Example Sentences of Fish in Japanese
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If you already know the word for fish in Japanese, you can also learn some example sentences. Here are some example sentences in Japanese that use the word sakana or fish:
1. "Watashi wa sakana ga suki desu."
Meaning: I like fish.
2. "Sakana o tabemasu."
Meaning: I eat fish.
3. "Shinsen na sakana o kaimashita."
Meaning: I bought fresh fish.
4. "Uoichiba wa asa hayaku kara nigiyaka desu."
Meaning: The fish market is lively since morning.
5. "Nihon ryori ni wa takusan no sakana ryori ga arimasu."
Meaning: Japanese cuisine has many fish dishes.
6. "Sono sakana wa totemo oishikatta desu."
Meaning: That fish was very delicious.
7. "Sakana o tsuri ni ikimashou."
Meaning: Let's go fishing.
8. "Sashimi wa shinsen na sakana de tsukurimasu."
Meaning: Sashimi is made from fresh fish.
3. Japanese Vocabulary with Fish Elements
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After examples of fish sentences in Japanese, this time there is vocabulary that has fish elements in Japanese. Here is a complete vocabulary that has fish elements in Japanese:
1. (sakana) - Fish
2. (umi) - Sea
3. (kaigyo) - Sea fish
4. (tansuigyo) - Freshwater fish
5. (ryoshi) - Fisherman
6. (gyosen) - Fishing boat
7. (uoichiba) - Fish market
8. (suizokukan) - Aquarium
9. (kaitei) - Sea floor
10. (sangosho) - Coral reef
11. (kaiso) - Seaweed
12. (gyogyo) - Fisheries
13. (kujira) - Whale
14. (maguro) - Tuna
15. (sake) - Salmon
16. (tai) - Red snapper
17. (ika) - Squid
18. (tako) - Octopus
19. (kaki) - Oyster
20. (kani) - Crab
21. (ebi) - Shrimp
22. (kai) - Clam
23. (iso) - Rocky beach
24. (nami) - Waves
25. (kaigan) - Coastal
26. (shio) - Tide
27. (kancho) - Ebb
28. (mancho) - Flood tide
29. (engan) - Coastline
30. (hama) - Sandy beach
31. (wan) - Bay
32. (shima) - Island
33. (kaikyou) - Strait
34. (irie) - Inlet
35. (hatoba) - Wharf
36. (bohatei) - Breakwater
37. (sensui) - Diving
38. (sensuikan) - Submarine
39. (kairyu) - Ocean current
40. (kaiyo) - Sea
41. (kaitei sanmyaku) - Undersea mountains
42. (shiomizu) - Saltwater
43. (tansui) - Freshwater
44. (isoginchaku) - Sea anemone
45. (kurage) - Jellyfish
46. (sango) - Coral
47. (hitode) - Starfish
48. (umiushi) - Sea snail
49. (umigame) - Sea turtle
50. (kurage) - Jellyfish
51. (umihebi) - Sea snake
52. (umiuma) - Sea horse
53. (daiba) - Diver
54. (kaikyou) - Strait
55. (koukai) - Navigation
56. (tsuri) - Fishing
57. (uki) - Buoy
58. (ami) - Fishing net
59. (same) - Shark
60. (manta) - Manta ray
That is the explanation of fish in Japanese, complete with vocabulary. By understanding fish vocabulary in Japanese, KLovers can speak Japanese more intelligently.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.