Translation of Japanese word "魚" to English
魚
さかな
[sakana]
IPA: /sakana/
Meaning
NounA typically cold-blooded vertebrate animal that lives in water, moving with the help of fins and breathing with gill; any vertebrate that is not a tetrapod.
How to use
魚 (sakana) — 'fish'. 魚を食べる — eat fish. 魚釣り (sakanatsuri) — fishing. 魚屋 (sakanaya) — fishmonger.
🇬🇧 English
fish
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 魚
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さかな
Romaji Transcription: sakana
Example Sentences
魚は水中で生活します。
さかな は すいちゅう で せいかつ します。
Fish live in water.
魚を食べますか。
さかな を たべます か。
Do you eat fish?
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Common phrases
- 魚釣り— fishing
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Frequency rank: #154 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "魚" mean?▼
The Japanese word "魚" means "fish" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "魚"?▼
The word "魚" is read as "さかな" (sakana). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A type of animal that lives in water.".
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