めざし

This is the 2902nd most frequent Japanese word.

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めざし

"めざし" (mezashi): Dried sardines skewered on sticks, often grilled as food.


Here, 'めざし' refers to skewered fish, and its usage is in a culinary context.

めざしを焼くのは簡単です。

Grilling skewer fish is easy.


In this sentence, 'めざし' means aim or intention, showing its abstract meaning.

新たなめざしを持って挑戦してください。

Please take on the challenge with a new focus.


Here, 'めざし' again refers to fish, specifically describing its habitat.

めざしが泳ぐ海は青かったです。

The sea where the skewer fish swim was blue.