A1 noun Neutre #3,704 le plus courant

sakana /sa.ka.na/

A general term for fish, referring to aquatic vertebrate animals that breathe through gills. In Japanese, it is used for both live fish and fish as food, though historically it meant food served with sake.

Exemples

3 sur 5
1

海にはたくさんの魚がいます。

There are many fish in the sea.

2

本日のお勧めは、こちらの新鮮な魚でございます。

Today's recommendation is this fresh fish.

3

今日の晩ご飯、魚にする?

Shall we have fish for dinner tonight?

Famille de mots

Nom
Adjectif
魚臭い
Apparenté
漁師
💡

Astuce mémo

The bottom part of the kanji 魚 (灬) represents the four fins of a fish or the splashing water as it swims.

Quiz rapide

昨日、川で大きな___を釣りました。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est :

Exemples

1

海にはたくさんの魚がいます。

everyday

There are many fish in the sea.

2

本日のお勧めは、こちらの新鮮な魚でございます。

formal

Today's recommendation is this fresh fish.

3

今日の晩ご飯、魚にする?

informal

Shall we have fish for dinner tonight?

4

この研究は、深海に生息する魚の生態を調査しています。

academic

This research investigates the ecology of fish living in the deep sea.

5

弊社は海外から高級な魚を仕入れております。

business

Our company procures high-quality fish from overseas.

Famille de mots

Nom
Adjectif
魚臭い
Apparenté
漁師

Collocations courantes

魚を釣る to catch fish / to go fishing
魚を焼く to grill fish
魚をさばく to clean/fillet a fish
新鮮な魚 fresh fish
魚料理 fish dish

Phrases Courantes

水を得た魚のよう

like a fish in water (being in one's element)

逃がした魚は大きい

the fish that got away was big (regretting a lost opportunity)

魚心あれば水心

scratch my back and I'll scratch yours

Souvent confondu avec

vs

Niku refers to meat from land animals (beef, pork, chicken), whereas sakana refers to seafood/fish.

vs

Pronounced the same (sakana), but this kanji specifically refers to snacks or side dishes served with alcohol.

📝

Notes d'usage

The reading 'sakana' is the most common for daily life. The reading 'uo' is used in specific compound words or more literary/biological contexts.

⚠️

Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes forget to use the counter 'hiki' (匹) for counting live fish, or 'bi' (尾) in formal culinary contexts.

💡

Astuce mémo

The bottom part of the kanji 魚 (灬) represents the four fins of a fish or the splashing water as it swims.

📖

Origine du mot

Derived from 'saka' (sake) and 'na' (food/side dish), meaning the food traditionally eaten while drinking sake.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used with the counter ~匹 (hiki) for small to medium fish. Often prefixed with 'o' as 'osakana' to sound more polite or when speaking to children.
🌍

Contexte culturel

Fish is a central part of the Japanese diet and religious offerings, reflecting Japan's history as an island nation.

Quiz rapide

昨日、川で大きな___を釣りました。

Correct !

La bonne réponse est :

Mots lis

協力

A1

Cooperation or collaboration where two or more people combine their efforts to achieve a common goal. It is used in both personal and professional settings to describe working together as a team or providing assistance.

提案

A1

A suggestion or proposal of a plan or idea for others to consider. It is used in both casual conversations and professional meetings to introduce a potential course of action.

輸出

A1

The act of sending goods or services produced in one country to another country for sale or trade. In Japanese, it functions as a noun and a suru-verb, representing the 'exit' of products from a domestic market.

輸入

A1

The act of bringing goods, services, or materials into a country from abroad for sale or use. In Japanese, it functions as a noun or can be combined with 'suru' to become a verb meaning 'to import'.

資源

A1

Shigen refers to valuable materials or assets, such as natural minerals, energy sources, or human talent, that can be used for production or survival. It is widely used in economics, environmental science, and daily life to describe both raw materials and abstract wealth.

保護

A1

The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.

観察

A1

Observation is the act of watching someone or something carefully in order to gain information or understand a process. It is frequently used in scientific studies, nature analysis, and describing the act of paying close attention to details.

競争

A1

Kyousou refers to the act of competing or vying with others to achieve a goal, win a prize, or establish superiority. It is a versatile term used in sports, business, and academics to describe both structured contests and general rivalry.

拡大

A1

The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).

製造

A1

The process of making or producing goods, typically on a large scale using machinery. It refers specifically to industrial manufacturing rather than making things by hand on a small scale.

C'tait utile ?
Pas encore de commentaires. Soyez le premier à partager vos idées !

Commencez à apprendre les langues gratuitement

Commence Gratuitement