bonito in Japanese
bonito in Japanese is カツオ, 鰹 — bonito means a fast-swimming ocean fish related to tuna, prized in cooking, especially for flakes used in Japanese broths.
bonito in Japanese
カツオ
Pronounced: katsuo
Any of various marine fish of the genus Sarda that are related to and resemble the tuna, but smaller. [from 16th c.]
鰹
Pronounced: katsuo
Any of various marine fish of the genus Sarda that are related to and resemble the tuna, but smaller. [from 16th c.]
What does "bonito" mean?
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noun A fast-swimming ocean fish related to tuna, prized in cooking, especially for flakes used in Japanese broths.
"The soup was seasoned with dried bonito flakes."
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- The soup was seasoned with dried bonito flakes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "bonito" in Japanese?
"bonito" in Japanese is カツオ, 鰹. bonito means: A fast-swimming ocean fish related to tuna, prized in cooking, especially for flakes used in Japanese broths.
How do you pronounce カツオ?
"bonito" in Japanese is カツオ, pronounced "katsuo".
How do you use "bonito" in a sentence?
Example: "The soup was seasoned with dried bonito flakes." In Japanese, "bonito" is カツオ, 鰹.
Are there other ways to say "bonito" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "bonito": カツオ, 鰹.
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