Japanese word

アジ

Pronunciation

Romajiaji

Meaning

  • nounhorse mackerel

Example

新鮮なアジを焼きます。shin sen na a ji o ya ki ma su

I grill fresh horse mackerel.

Illustration for アジ (horse mackerel)

More examples

魚屋で大きなアジを二匹買いました。sakana ya de ō ki na a ji o ni hiki ka i ma shi ta

I bought two large horse mackerel at the fish shop.

Core concept

Refers to a familiar oily sea fish whose firm, flavorful flesh is eaten in many everyday Japanese dishes.

Common phrases

  • アジの塩焼きa ji no shio ya ki

    salt-grilled horse mackerel

  • アジを釣るa ji o tsu ru

    fish for horse mackerel

  • アジの刺身a ji no sashi mi

    horse mackerel sashimi

Definition in Japanese

海にすむ青魚の一種で、脂のある締まった身を持ち、焼く、揚げる、刺身にするなどして食べるもの。umi ni su mu ao zakana no is shu de abura no a ru shi ma tta mi o mo chi ya ku a ge ru sashi mi ni su ru na do shi te ta be ru mo no

Word origin

The origin of the native Japanese name アジ (aji, "horse mackerel") is uncertain, but it is traditionally associated with 味 (aji, "taste") as a reference to the fish's good flavor.

Usage tips

  • Because horse mackerel is a broad English name for fish in the scad family, a dish labeled simply horse mackerel may not identify the exact species meant by アジ (aji).

Word lists with this word