明太子

めんたいこ

Meanings

1. Noun walleye pollack roe (generally served salted and spiced with red pepper) See also: 明太 (メンタイ).

Kanji

• 明 clear
• 太 thick. Read as タイ.
• 子 child. Read as こ.

Words containing 明太子

• 辛子明太子 (からしめんたいこ) salted cod roe flavored with red pepper

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