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tobiko

тобико

Meaning of tobiko

flying fish roe

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Pronunciation
EN-UK/təʊˈbiː.kəʊ/
EN-US/ˈtoʊbikoʊ/
RU[ˈtobʲɪkə]
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tobiko with Russian translation

tobiko usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Tobiko adds a crunchy texture and salty flavor to the dish.

Тобико придаёт блюду хрустящую текстуру и солёный вкус.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The sushi chef topped the roll with bright orange tobiko.

Сушист украсил ролл ярко-оранжевой тобико.

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tobiko belongs to the topic "Fish & Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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tobiko synonyms

Related words worth learning together

tobiko
То же слово — японская икра летучей рыбы; используется как название ингредиента в меню и рецептах.
flying fish roe
Буквальное описание: «икра летучей рыбы» — то, что представляет собой тобико, но звучит как описательный/переводный термин.
masago
Икра капелина (мойвы) — часто используется так же, как тобико в суши, но мельче по размеру и отличается по происхождению и вкусу.
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🇬🇧en

То же слово — японская икра летучей рыбы; используется как название ингредиента в меню и рецептах.

C2Very Often

The sushi roll was topped with tobiko for a crunchy finish.

🇬🇧en

Буквальное описание: «икра летучей рыбы» — то, что представляет собой тобико, но звучит как описательный/переводный термин.

C2Rarely

Tobiko is the Japanese name for flying fish roe used in sushi.

🇬🇧en

Икра капелина (мойвы) — часто используется так же, как тобико в суши, но мельче по размеру и отличается по происхождению и вкусу.

C2Often

Many restaurants substitute masago for tobiko because it is less expensive.

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What does tobiko mean?

flying fish roe

How do you pronounce tobiko?

tobiko is pronounced as /təʊˈbiː.kəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is tobiko used in a sentence?

Tobiko adds a crunchy texture and salty flavor to the dish. Translation: Тобико придаёт блюду хрустящую текстуру и солёный вкус.

Is tobiko part of Fish & Seafood vocabulary?

Yes, tobiko (тобико) can be learned in the Fish & Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is tobiko part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, tobiko (тобико) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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