noun
boiled octopus dish
A Japanese dish of octopus simmered in a broth, often seasoned with soy sauce, sake, and sugar. The name comes from the pinkish color the octopus takes on, resembling cherry blossoms.
桜煮は、タコを柔らかく煮た料理です。
Sakurani is a dish of octopus simmered until tender.
居酒屋で桜煮を注文した。
I ordered sakurani at the izakaya.