tai
Tai (noun) means the Japanese sea bream, a fish prized in Japanese cuisine and often served on celebratory occasions. Example: “Grilled tai is traditionally served at Japanese weddings for good luck.”
How to use tai
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers either to the Japanese sea bream fish or to the Tai family of Southeast Asian languages.
Word forms
Tais plural, Tai plural
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Etymology
From Japanese 鯛 (たい, tai), the name of the sea bream fish.
Rhymes for tai
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What does “tai” mean?
The word “tai” means the Japanese sea bream, a fish prized in Japanese cuisine and often served on celebratory occasions. In plain terms, usually refers either to the Japanese sea bream fish or to the Tai family of Southeast Asian languages.
How do you pronounce “tai”?
“Tai” is pronounced teye (/taɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tai” in a sentence?
Here is “tai” used in a sentence: “Grilled tai is traditionally served at Japanese weddings for good luck.”
What part of speech is “tai”?
Depending on how it is used, “tai” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “tai” come from?
The word “tai” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 鯛 (たい, tai), the name of the sea bream fish.
Is “tai” a common word?
“Tai” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tai” have?
“Tai” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the Japanese sea bream, a fish prized in Japanese cuisine and often served on celebratory occasions.
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