イクラ

• 読み: いくら
• ローマ字: ikura
• 発音: /i.kɯ.ɾa/

意味

Salted salmon roe. A popular sushi topping known for its bright orange colour and pop-in-the-mouth texture.

A noun written in katakana, borrowed from Russian 'ikra' meaning fish roe. イクラ specifically refers to individual salmon eggs, typically marinated in soy sauce. It is one of the most popular sushi toppings in Japan and a staple at conveyor belt sushi restaurants.

例文

1. 回転寿司でイクラを食べました。
2. イクラは子供にとても人気があります。
3. この店のイクラは新鮮でおいしいです。

使い方ガイド

場面: sushi restaurants, food, shopping

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Borrowed from Russian 'ikra' (икра), meaning fish roe or caviar. One of several Russian loanwords in Japanese, adopted during increased contact between Russia and Japan in the early 20th century.

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal