Noun
pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine
Usually written using kana alone
Also written 鰮【いわし】
8 results for 鰯
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鰯雲いわしぐも
Nouncirrocumulus cloud; mackerel sky
鰯鯨いわしくじら
Nounsei whale (Balaenoptera borealis)
鰯油いわしゆ
Nounpilchard oil; sardine oil
鰯節いわしぶし
Noundried, smoked pilchard; shavings from dried, smoked pilchard
鰯滓いわしかす
Nounfish cake (made from sardines, used as a fertilizer); sardine meal
鰯酸いわしさん
Nounclupanodonic acid
鰯の頭も信心からいわしのあたまもしんじんから
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)faith is mysterious; faith is weird; even a pilchard's head (can be revered) through faith