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イナダ (いなだ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Meanings 1
noun
young Japanese amberjack
usually written using kana alone
Refers specifically to the young stage of the Japanese amberjack (Seriola quinqueradiata), known as 鰤 (ぶり) when mature. This term is used in the Kantō region; other regions may use different names for the same fish at this growth stage.
See also: 鰤
Written forms イナダ Usage 78%
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is common for fish names; usually written in kana.
いなだ Usage 22%
Hiragana spelling is also used, especially in casual or handwritten contexts.
鰍いなだ
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; the kana forms are strongly preferred.
と
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When it grows, the inada comes to be called buri.
bullhead
Similar words 鰤ぶり Refers to the mature Japanese amberjack, while イナダ is the young stage. The naming changes with size and region.
ハマチ In Kansai, ハマチ often refers to a similar young amberjack, but regional naming conventions differ.
Etymology The origin of いなだ is uncertain. It is a traditional Japanese name for the young amberjack, used primarily in the Kantō region.
