roe in Japanese
roe in Japanese is 卵, 魚卵 — roe means the mass of eggs inside a female fish, often eaten as food.
roe in Japanese
卵
Pronounced: tamago
Eggs of fish.
魚卵
Pronounced: gyoran
Eggs of fish.
What does "roe" mean?
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noun The mass of eggs inside a female fish, often eaten as food.
"The chef served the salmon roe on tiny toast rounds."
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noun The soft, sperm-filled reproductive gland of a male fish, sometimes called "soft roe".
"Soft roe has a much creamier texture than the hard, egg-filled kind."
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roe in a sentence
- The chef served the salmon roe on tiny toast rounds.
- She scooped a spoonful of orange roe onto the sushi.
- Soft roe has a much creamier texture than the hard, egg-filled kind.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "roe" in Japanese?
"roe" in Japanese is 卵, 魚卵. roe means: The mass of eggs inside a female fish, often eaten as food.
How do you pronounce 卵?
"roe" in Japanese is 卵, pronounced "tamago".
How do you use "roe" in a sentence?
Example: "The chef served the salmon roe on tiny toast rounds." In Japanese, "roe" is 卵, 魚卵.
Are there other ways to say "roe" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "roe": 卵, 魚卵.
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