シーチキン
Japanese
Etymology
A genericized trademark from Hagoromo Foods tuna brand Sea Chicken, from English sea + chicken. Compare US tuna brand Chicken of the Sea.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ɕiːt͡ɕikʲĩɴ]
Noun
シーチキン • (shīchikin)
- canned tuna
- Synonym: ツナ
Related terms
- マグロ (maguro, “tuna; bluefin tuna”)
- カツオ (katsuo, “skipjack tuna; bonito”)