明太子

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Chinese

Alaska pollock
child; son; (noun suffix)
child; son; (noun suffix); small thing; seed; egg; 1st earthly branch; 11 p.m.–1 a.m., midnight
 
simp. and trad.
(明太子)
明太
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Noun

明太子

  1. roe of Alaska pollock

Japanese

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めん
Grade: 2
たい
Grade: 2

Grade: 1
irregular kun'yomi
明太子 (mentaiko): cod roe.

Etymology

From Korean 명태(明太) (myeongtae, Alaska pollock or walleye pollock) +‎ (ko, child; roe).

Pronunciation

Noun

(めん)(たい)() (mentaiko

  1. the marinated roe of Theragra chalcogramma, the Alaska pollock or walleye pollock
    A common ingredient in Japanese cuisine. Originated from 명란젓 (myeongnanjeot) Korean cuisine,[2] introduced to Japan after the Russo-Japanese War. The typical seasoning and flavor is slightly different in Japan.

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