English–Japanese
“tuna” in Japanese
How to say “tuna” in Japanese
“Tuna” in Japanese is ツナ (tsuna).
Covers both the marine fish and the edible flesh taken from it, so the same word fits fishing and meal settings.
Example sentences with ツナ
おにぎりにはツナマヨネーズがよく合います。o ni gi ri ni wa tsu na ma yo nē zu ga yo ku a i ma su
Tuna mayonnaise pairs well with rice balls.
Tips for using ツナ
- In phrases such as bluefin tuna and albacore tuna, the first word identifies the type of tuna rather than a way of preparing it.
Other Japanese words for “tuna”
この店のマグロは新鮮です。ko no mise no ma gu ro wa shin sen de su
The tuna at this restaurant is fresh.