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Zach

松魚、 堅魚

Readings

Kana: かつお、しょうぎょ、カツオ
Romaji: katsuo, shōgyo, katsuo
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

skipjack tuna; bonito (Katsuwonus pelamis)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ケン、 かつお
Meaning: bonito
Readings: ショウ、 まつ
Meaning: pine tree
Readings: ギョ、 うお、 さかな、 -ざかな
Meaning: fish
Readings: ケン、 かた.い、 -がた.い
Meanings: strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable

Example Sentences

(ねこ)にかつお(ぶし)
➥Setting a wolf to guard the sheep.
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このカツオの塩辛(しおから)塩辛(しおから)すぎる。
➥These salted bonito guts are too salty for me.
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