魚市場(うおいちば)

A compound of 魚(うお) (fish) and 市場(いちば) (market). Japan has many famous fish markets, such as 豊洲(とよす)市場(しじょう) in Tokyo. The reading うおいちば uses the traditional reading of 魚(うお); in casual speech, 魚(さかな)市場(いちば) may also be heard.

Common collocations

• 魚市場(うおいちば)で買(か)い物(もの)する: to shop at the fish market
• 魚市場(うおいちば)の競(せ)り: fish market auction
• 中央(ちゅうおう)魚市場(うおいちば): central fish market

Cultural note

Japanese fish markets often open very early in the morning for wholesale auctions, with retail sections opening later. Many port cities have fish markets that serve as tourist attractions.