Japanese

さけ
Meaning: salmon
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: しゃけ

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Handwriting

鮭

Example sentences

Salt-grilled salmon is a staple of Japanese breakfast.
鮭は産卵のために、川を遡る。
Salmon swim upstream for spawning.
この川では鮭がよく獲れる。
Salmon are frequently caught in this river.
鮭が川を遡行する
Salmon swim upstream in the river.
鮭は帰巣本能によって生まれた川に戻る。
Salmon return to the river where they were born due to their homing instinct.
鮭は産卵のために川を遡上する。
Salmon go upstream to spawn.
今日の夕食は鮭の西京焼きとご飯です。
Tonight's dinner is grilled salmon with Saikyo miso and rice.

Usage Notes

A common edible fish in Japan. Can be read as 'sake' or 'shake'.

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