Word details
まぐろ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word まぐろ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Usu. Pacific bluefin
tuna (Thunnus spp.); tunny
Examples
サメの皮はマグロの皮よりはるかにざらざらしている。
The skin of a shark is much rougher than that of a tuna fish.
2
まぐろ／マグロ only; Slang; Vulgar expression or word
dead lay; starfish; person who is inactive during sexual intercourse
3
まぐろ／マグロ only; Slang; Vulgar expression or word
someone unconscious due to alcohol
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
鮪
tuna
17 strokes
On
キユウイ
Kun
まぐろしび
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