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squid in Japanese

squid in Japanese is イカ, 烏賊, 柔魚 — squid means a soft-bodied sea creature with eight arms and two longer tentacles, related to octopuses and cuttlefish.

squid in Japanese

イカ
noun
Pronounced: ika
烏賊
noun
Pronounced: ika
柔魚
noun
Pronounced: ika
noun
Pronounced: ika

What does "squid" mean?

  1. noun A soft-bodied sea creature with eight arms and two longer tentacles, related to octopuses and cuttlefish.
    "The restaurant served grilled squid with garlic and lemon."
  2. noun Slang: a motorcyclist who rides recklessly without proper safety gear.
    "The squid weaved through traffic without a helmet."

squid in a sentence

  • The restaurant served grilled squid with garlic and lemon.
  • Fishermen use bright lures to attract squid at night.
  • The squid weaved through traffic without a helmet.

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "squid" in Japanese?

"squid" in Japanese is イカ, 烏賊, 柔魚. squid means: A soft-bodied sea creature with eight arms and two longer tentacles, related to octopuses and cuttlefish.

How do you pronounce イカ?

"squid" in Japanese is イカ, pronounced "ika".

How do you use "squid" in a sentence?

Example: "The restaurant served grilled squid with garlic and lemon." In Japanese, "squid" is イカ, 烏賊, 柔魚.

Are there other ways to say "squid" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "squid": イカ, 烏賊, 柔魚, 鰞.

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