Translation
benizake means "Sockeye Salmon" in English.
| Romaji | be | ni | za | ke |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiragana | べ | に | ざ | け |
| Katakana | ベ | ニ | ザ | ケ |
| Kanji | 紅 | 鮭 | ||
| Meaning | Safflower (Color) | Salmon | ||
| School Level | 小６ | ✕ | ||
Orthography Notes
- sake さけ becomes zake ざけ in this word because of a change in pronunciation called rendaku.
Trivia
- A Sockeye Salmon is a Kokanee Trout that migrates to salt water.
Synonyms
Scientific name: Oncorhynchus nerka.
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