Japanese

かつお

かつおぶし
Meaning: dried bonito flakes; katsuobushi
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

か
つ
お
節

Example sentences

On top of the okonomiyaki, a generous amount of katsuobushi is sprinkled, swaying as if dancing.
昆布とかつお節で美味しいだし汁を作りました。
I made a delicious broth using kelp and bonito flakes.

Usage Notes

A staple of Japanese cuisine, katsuobushi is made from smoked and fermented skipjack tuna. It is used to make dashi broth or as a topping for various dishes.

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