English–Japanese

“seared fish” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitataki

Example

カツオの叩きを食べます。ka tsu o no tata ki o ta be ma su

I eat seared bonito.

Illustration for 叩き (seared fish)

How to say “seared fish” in Japanese

“Seared fish” in Japanese is 叩き (tataki).

It conveys the thorough physical treatment of food, whether its surface is seared or its flesh is finely chopped.

Full entry for 叩き: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 叩き

叩きには、しょうがと青ねぎを添えるとよいです。tata ki ni wa shō ga to ao ne gi o so e ru to yo i de su

Ginger and green onions go well with seared fish.

Tips for using 叩き

  • English-speaking diners often encounter tataki in Japanese restaurants, where the dish description clarifies whether it is a seared preparation or a minced one.

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