てっさ

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Japanese

Etymology 1

Shortened blend of 鉄砲 (teppō, gunpufferfish) +‎ 刺身 (sashimi, sliced raw meat).

Pronunciation

Noun

てっさ (tessa

  1. (Kansai) fugu sashimi
    Synonym: 河豚さし (fugusashi)

Etymology 2

Noun

てっさ (tessa

  1. 轍叉: frog (railway part)
  2. 鉄鎖: iron chain