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JLPT N3

イカ

イカ is the everyday Japanese word for squid. You’ll often see it on restaurant menus and in grocery stores.

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烏賊 kanji, rarely used
Noun

Squid" / "Cuttlefish

The sea animal known as squid or cuttlefish, especially when referring to it as food.

Example

昨日 の 夜 、 イカ の 天ぷら を 食べました 。

Last night, I ate squid tempura.

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イカ is the everyday Japanese word for squid. You'll often see it on restaurant menus and in grocery stores.
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