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VocabJLPT N1

fatty tuna

NounPlace

Definitions

1. fatty cut (esp. of tuna belly)
2. Toro (Spain)
3. Chūtoro

This noun refers to the fatty belly meat of tuna, prized in Japanese cuisine for its rich, buttery flavor. It is especially popular as a sushi or sashimi topping and is considered a high-quality cut.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Toro this rich and fatty — haven't had this in ages, have we?

Sentence 2

Three plates of toro is probably too much, right?

Sentence 3

For the executive dinner, we coordinated in advance whether toro would be served.

Sentence 4

But is it really true that even toro gets old if that's all you eat?

Sentence 5

I found half-price toro at the supermarket in the evening and almost screamed!