noun Uncommon

Naruto

Naruto (noun) means a spiral-patterned fish cake slice, typically pink-rimmed, used as a topping in ramen and other Japanese noodle dishes. Example: “She picked the pink-swirled naruto slice off the top of her ramen and ate it first.”

noun

A spiral-patterned fish cake slice, typically pink-rimmed, used as a topping in ramen and other Japanese noodle dishes.

"She picked the pink-swirled naruto slice off the top of her ramen and ate it first."

"The bowl came with two slices of naruto arranged neatly beside the noodles."

How to use Naruto

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA swirl-patterned slice of fish cake used to garnish noodle soups.

Common pairings

a slice of naruto naruto in ramen

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Etymology

Named after the whirlpools of the Naruto Strait in Japan, which the fish cake's spiral pattern is meant to resemble.

Rhymes for Naruto

auto puto Muto Pluto Caputo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Naruto” mean?

The word “Naruto” means a spiral-patterned fish cake slice, typically pink-rimmed, used as a topping in ramen and other Japanese noodle dishes. In plain terms, a swirl-patterned slice of fish cake used to garnish noodle soups.

How do you use “Naruto” in a sentence?

Here is “Naruto” used in a sentence: “She picked the pink-swirled naruto slice off the top of her ramen and ate it first.”

What part of speech is “Naruto”?

“Naruto” is a noun.

Is “Naruto” a common word?

“Naruto” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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