🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Poisson à barbe

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pwason a baʁb

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hige-Sakana/ˈhiːɡeɪ sɑːˈkɑːnə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le poisson à barbe est souvent utilisé dans la cuisine japonaise."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of fish known for its distinctive beard-like features, commonly found in Japanese waters.

    "The hige-sakana is often featured in traditional Japanese cuisine, celebrated for its unique texture."
  2. 2

    A colloquial term used in Japan to refer to certain fish species that have a beard-like appearance.

    "During the fishing season, many local fishermen target hige-sakana for their market value."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'hige-sakana' originates from Japanese, where 'hige' means 'beard' and 'sakana' means 'fish'. This compound reflects cultural significance in Japan, often referring to a specific type of fish characterized by its beard-like features, evolving in usage to describe various fish species in culinary contexts.

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