Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 秋刀魚(さんま) in Japanese

秋刀魚
Kana Reading
さんま, サンマ
Romaji
sanma, sanma
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Pacific saury (Cololabis saira); mackerel pike


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

2 strokes

sword, saber, knife

On'Yomi: トウ

Kun'Yomi: かたな, そり

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JLPT 5

11 strokes

fish

On'Yomi: ギョ

Kun'Yomi: うお, さかな, -ざかな

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

autumn

On'Yomi: シュウ

Kun'Yomi: あき, とき

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