シーチキン

Japanese

Etymology

Genericized trademark of Hagoromo Foods' tuna brand Sea Chicken, from English sea + chicken. Compare US tuna brand Chicken of the Sea.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ɕiːt͡ɕikʲĩɴ]

Noun

シーチキン • (shīchikin) 

  1. canned tuna
    Synonym: ツナ

See also
  • マグロ (maguro, “tuna; bluefin tuna”)
  • カツオ (katsuo, “skipjack tuna; bonito”)
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