How to say 'Tuna' in Japanese | まぐろ

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The Japanese word for Tuna is 'Maguro', written as まぐろ in Japanese.

word

まぐろ

Meaning

Tuna

Reading

Maguro

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'まぐろ' refers to 'tuna', a type of fish commonly used in Japanese cuisine, especially in sushi and sashimi. It is a staple ingredient in many dishes and is highly valued for its rich flavor and texture. Example sentences: I ate tuna sushi「まぐろの寿司を食べた」(まぐろのすしをたべた). Tuna is delicious「まぐろは美味しい」(まぐろはおいしい). The word 'まぐろ' specifically refers to the bluefin tuna, which is the most prized variety in Japan.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

6517

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word まぐろ

This word contains 3 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

ま

Reading

hiragana

ぐ

Reading

hiragana

ろ

Reading

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'Maguro' means 'Tuna' .

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