English–Japanese
“eel” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiunagi
Example
父はうなぎが好きです。chichi wa u na gi ga su ki de su
My father likes eel.
How to say “eel” in Japanese
“Eel” in Japanese is うなぎ (unagi).
Describes a long-bodied fish associated with rivers, coastal waters, and food dishes.
Example sentences with うなぎ
夏になると、うなぎを食べる人が増えます。natsu ni na ru to u na gi o ta be ru hito ga fu e ma su
In summer, more people eat eel.
Tips for using うなぎ
- On English-language menus, unagi often names grilled eel served with a sweet soy-based sauce, so it can refer to a prepared dish as well as the fish.