Japanese Conversation · Level 8
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Japanese word
サーモン
Pronunciation
Romajisāmon
Meaning
- nounsalmon
Example
昼ご飯にサーモンを食べます。hiru go han ni sā mo n o ta be ma su
I eat salmon for lunch.
More examples
サーモンは脂がのっていて、焼いてもおいしいです。sā mo n wa abura ga no tte i te ya i te mo o i shi i de su
Salmon is rich in fat and tastes good even when grilled.
Core concept
Refers to a salmonid fish valued as food and recognized for its pink to orange flesh.
Common phrases
サーモンを焼くsā mo n o ya ku
grill salmon
サーモンの切り身sā mo n no ki ri mi
salmon fillet
サーモンを注文するsā mo n o chū mon su ru
order salmon
Similar words
鮭sake: The traditional Japanese name for a salmon-family fish, referring to both the animal and its meat.
Definition in Japanese
サケ科に属する魚で、食用にされるものの総称。sa ke ka ni zoku su ru sakana de shoku yō ni sa re ru mo no no sō shō
Word origin
サーモン (sāmon) is a Japanese loanword from English salmon, which ultimately comes from Latin salmo through French.
Usage tips
- Salmon is a familiar sushi choice in English-speaking countries, so サーモン (sāmon) often appears on Japanese restaurant menus as a recognizable food word.