sardine in Japanese
sardine in Japanese is 鰯, イワシ, サーディン — sardine means a small, oily fish, often canned in oil, related to the herring family.
sardine in Japanese
鰯
Pronounced: iwashi
イワシ
Pronounced: iwashi
サーディン
Pronounced: sādin
マイワシ
Pronounced: maiwashi
What does "sardine" mean?
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noun A small, oily fish, often canned in oil, related to the herring family.
"He had sardines on toast for a quick lunch."
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noun Informally, a person tightly packed among others in a small space.
"We were squeezed onto the train like sardines during rush hour."
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sardine in a sentence
- He had sardines on toast for a quick lunch.
- The tin of sardines had been sitting in the cupboard for months.
- We were squeezed onto the train like sardines during rush hour.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "sardine" in Japanese?
"sardine" in Japanese is 鰯, イワシ, サーディン. sardine means: A small, oily fish, often canned in oil, related to the herring family.
How do you pronounce 鰯?
"sardine" in Japanese is 鰯, pronounced "iwashi".
How do you use "sardine" in a sentence?
Example: "He had sardines on toast for a quick lunch." In Japanese, "sardine" is 鰯, イワシ, サーディン.
Are there other ways to say "sardine" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "sardine": 鰯, イワシ, サーディン, マイワシ.
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