No. 2,902 in Japanese
めざし
"めざし" (mezashi): Dried sardines skewered on sticks, often grilled as food.
In a sentence
めざしを焼くのは簡単です。
Grilling skewer fish is easy.
Here, 'めざし' refers to skewered fish, and its usage is in a culinary context.
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.
In this sentence, 'めざし' means aim or intention, showing its abstract meaning.
めざしが泳ぐ海は青かったです。
The sea where the skewer fish swim was blue.
Here, 'めざし' again refers to fish, specifically describing its habitat.
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