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”)