釣り

This is the 5184th most frequent Japanese word.


釣り

Fishing.


The word "釣り" is used as a noun meaning "fishing."

昨日、川で釣りをしました。

Yesterday, I went fishing on the river.


The word "釣り" is part of the compound noun "釣り竿," which means "fishing rod."

釣り竿を持って公園に行きます。

I will take a fishing rod to the park.


The word "釣り" is used metaphorically to imply deception or a hidden purpose.

彼の話には何か釣りがありそうだ。

There seems to be something fishy about his story.