するめ

Frequency rank: – (for form スルメ: 46,119. – 47,037.)
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. dried squid; dried cuttlefishword usually written using kana alone
  2. Japanese common squid (Todarodes pacificus)word usually written using kana alonesee also
    3. noun, used as a prefix
  3. (thing that) grows on one over timeslangword usually written using kana alone
Forms
  • するめ
  • 【するめ】【スルメ】
  • 【するめ】【スルメ】
  • スルメFrequency rank: 46,119. – 47,037.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. dried squid; dried cuttlefish
    2. This refers to a common food item in Japan, typically used as a snack or in various dishes. It can be enjoyed in many forms, often grilled or served with dipping sauces.
    I ate dried squid with steamed buns.
    Dried squid sashimi was served for dinner last night.
  2. Japanese common squid (Todarodes pacificus)
    3. This is a specific species of squid that is often processed into dried squid or cuttlefish and is recognized for its culinary uses in Japan.
    I saw many common squids in the Sea of Japan.
    Common squid is sold at the fish market.
  3. (thing that) grows on one over time
    4. This metaphorical use can refer to a burden or an obligation that one accumulates over time.
    The burden grew larger over time like dried squid.
    His responsibilities have become like dried squid over the years.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to eat dried squidto dry squiddried squid as a snackto grill dried squidseasoning for dried squiddried squid carpacciodishes made with dried squidぼし干しdried squid preparationto gift dried squidtraditional dried squid
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
  1. ．.．.
  2. きごう「きごう（きごう）きごう」．.
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