Japanese for Kids · Level 15
90 words
Japanese word
魚釣り
Pronunciation
Romajisakanatsuri
Meaning
- nounfishing
Example
週末に家族と魚釣りをします。shū matsu ni ka zoku to sakana tsu ri o shi ma su
I go fishing with my family on weekends.
More examples
父は川で魚釣りをするのが好きです。chichi wa kawa de sakana tsu ri o su ru no ga su ki de su
My father likes fishing in the river.
Core concept
Refers to trying to catch fish with a hook and line, either for food or as a leisure activity.
Common phrases
魚釣りをするsakana tsu ri o su ru
go fishing
魚釣りに行くsakana tsu ri ni i ku
go fishing
Similar words
釣りtsuri: A general term for catching fish with a hook and line, often as a leisure activity.
Definition in Japanese
釣り針などを使って魚を捕ろうとすること。tsu ri bari na do o tsuka tte sakana o to rō to su ru ko to
Word origin
魚釣り (sakanatsuri) combines 魚 (sakana, "fish") with 釣り (tsuri, "fishing"), the noun form of 釣る (tsuru, "to fish").
Usage tips
- In Japan, fishing can take place in rivers, lakes, or the sea, so 魚釣り (sakanatsuri) covers many outdoor settings.