鯨肉
also: くじらにく · クジラにく
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Meanings
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whale meat
Refers to the edible flesh of whales, historically and still consumed in some regions of Japan. No strong register; neutral in culinary contexts.
We had deep-fried whale meat in our school lunch.
In this region, there is still a custom of eating whale meat.
Usage patterns
- 鯨肉の缶詰canned whale meat
In postwar Japan, canned whale meat was commonly eaten.