English–Japanese

“squid” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiika

Example

私はイカが好きです。watashi wa i ka ga su ki de su

I like squid.

Illustration for イカ (squid)

How to say “squid” in Japanese

“Squid” in Japanese is イカ (ika).

Refers to a marine mollusk with a soft body and tentacles, especially the animal commonly served as food.

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

Example sentences with イカ

この店では新鮮なイカを使っています。ko no mise de wa shin sen na i ka o tsuka tte i ma su

This restaurant uses fresh squid.

Tips for using イカ

  • English separates squid and cuttlefish as different names, but Japanese イカ (ika) is a broader everyday term that can cover both kinds.

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