ブリ
buri
The Japanese word for yellowtail is ブリ (buri).
The term refers to a type of fish that is frequently used for sushi and sashimi.
How do you pronounce it?
buri
Did you know?
- There is a traditional Japanese belief that the head of the ブリ brings good luck and prosperity to the household, leading some to specifically request the head when buying the fish.
- The word ブリ actually comes from the verb 振る, which means 'to shake' or 'to swing', referring to the way the fish moves.
- While both are called 'yellowtail' in English, ブリ and カンパチ are different species of amberjack with distinct tastes and prices.
Examples in context
- すみません、ぶりがおすすめですか？Excuse me, is yellowtail recommended?
- 今日の刺身はブリです。kyou no sashimi wa buri desu.Today's sashimi is yellowtail.
- ブリの照り焼きを作りました。buri no teriyaki o tsukurimashita.I made yellowtail teriyaki.
- 新鮮なブリが欲しいです。shinsen na buri ga hoshii desu.I want fresh yellowtail.
Example conversation
At a sushi restaurant.
- 大翔 Hirotoこのブリはとても美味しいですね。kono buri wa totemo oishii desu ne.This yellowtail is very delicious.
- 陽葵 Himari本当ですね、脂が乗っています。hontou desu ne, abura ga notte imasu.It really is, it's very fatty.
- 大翔 Hiroto陽葵さんはブリが好きですか？himari-san wa buri ga suki desu ka?Do you like yellowtail, Himari?
- 陽葵 Himariはい、大好きです！hai, daisuki desu!Yes, I love it!
