VocabJLPT N3
fishing
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. fishing
  2. 2. angling
  3. 3. change (for a purchase)
  4. 4. clickbaiting
This noun means "fishing," referring to the recreational or professional activity of catching fish using a rod, line, and hook. It is a popular hobby in Japan and the word appears frequently in casual conversation and hobby-related contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why am I out here fishing in the cold?!

Sentence 2

I went fishing at the pond nearby and had a nice, relaxing time.

Sentence 3

Wait, you're going fishing now?!

Sentence 4

"Should we just skip fishing today?" my friend suggested.

Sentence 5

It's pretty windy — you still want to keep fishing?