ツナ

つな
noun
tuna (canned)
1. tuna (especially canned tuna)
Canned or prepared tuna fish, commonly used in salads, sandwiches, and onigiri.
ツナの缶詰(かんづめ)()けた。
I opened a can of tuna.
ツナサンドを(つく)る。
To make a tuna sandwich.
ツナマヨのおにぎりが()きだ。
I like tuna mayo rice balls.

ツナ is a loanword from English 'tuna,' typically referring to canned tuna.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • ツナ(かん): can of tuna
  • ツナサラダ: tuna salad
  • ツナサンド: tuna sandwich
  • ツナマヨ: tuna with mayonnaise

RELATED WORDS:

  • (まぐろ): tuna (the fish, especially fresh; used for sushi/sashimi)
  • シーチキン: Sea Chicken (popular brand name for canned tuna in Japan)