English–Japanese
“oyster” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikaki
Example
冬はかきがおいしいです。fuyu wa ka ki ga o i shi i de su
Oysters are delicious in winter.
How to say “oyster” in Japanese
“Oyster” in Japanese is かき (kaki).
Refers to the edible marine shellfish whose rough shell protects a soft body and whose flavor is associated with the sea.
Example sentences with かき
この店では新鮮なかきを一年中味わえます。ko no mise de wa shin sen na ka ki o ichi nen jū aji wa e ma su
You can enjoy fresh oysters at this restaurant all year round.
Tips for using かき
- In English, oyster names a shellfish as well as the food made from it, so the same word appears in both seafood menus and descriptions of marine life.