How to say “horse mackerel” in Japanese | 鯵 (あじ、アジ、aji)

The Japanese vocabulary「鯵 (あじ、アジ、aji)」means “horse mackerel.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.

Japanese Vocabulary and the Meaning

Key Word鯵、アジ
Hiraganaあじ
Romaji Readingaji
English Meaninghorse mackerel

The Correct Japanese Pronunciations

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The Example Japanese Sentences

It is important to have skills in both non-honorific and honorific languages in order to use Japanese correctly.

I was able to catch horse mackerels today.

Plain Form:

今日きょうはアジがれた。
Kyō wa aji ga tsureta.

By the way, translating it as “I caught horse mackerels today.” is not the exact English translation. If you do not know the reason, please learn about it in our private lessons or mail support.

Polite Form:

今日はアジが釣れました。
Kyō wa aji ga tsuremashita.


A school of horse mackerel is swimming.

Plain Form:

アジのれがおよいでいる。
Aji no mure ga oyoide iru.

Polite Form:

アジの群れが泳いでいます。
Aji no mure ga oyoide imasu.


My son filleted a horse mackerel.

Plain Form:

むすがアジをさばいた。
Musuko ga aji o sabaita.

Polite Form:

息子がアジを捌きました。
Musuko ga aji o sabakimashita.

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