No. 1,358 in Japanese
スマ
"スマ" refers to the Japanese mackerel or commonly the spotted mackerel (Grammatorcynus bilineatus), a type of fish.
In a sentence
スマを食べたことがありません。
I have never eaten a mackerel.
In this sentence, 'スマ' refers to a type of mackerel fish, and its usage is as a noun referring to the specific fish species.
新しいスマホを買いました。
I bought a new smartphone.
'スマホ' is an abbreviated form of 'スマートフォン' (smartphone). In this sentence, 'スマ' acts as the prefix, commonly used to refer to smart devices.
彼のデザインはスマートで印象的です。
His design is smart and impressive.
Here, 'スマート' is used as an adjective meaning 'smart' or 'stylish'. The original root 'スマ' contributes to the meaning of sophistication and modern style.
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