ウキ釣り (うきづり) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
float fishing
fishing
A fishing method using a float (ウキ) to suspend bait at a set depth and detect bites.
floating, float, rise to surface
Similar words
- ルアー釣り
Lure fishing uses artificial lures and active retrieval, while ウキ釣り uses a stationary float and natural bait.
- 投げ釣り
Surf casting where bait is cast far out and rests on the bottom; ウキ釣り suspends bait at a chosen depth.
Etymology
Compound of ウキ (float) and 釣り (fishing). The katakana spelling ウキ is common in fishing contexts.
