Ahi Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɑ.hi

AH-hee

UK

ˈɑ.hi

AH-hee

Definition

Ahi is a type of tuna found mainly in tropical waters and often used in Hawaiian and Japanese cuisine, especially for sushi and poke.

Usage & Nuances

"Ahi" is commonly used in food and restaurant contexts, especially in Hawaii and the US for dishes like "ahi tuna steak" or "ahi poke". Outside culinary use, it is rare in general conversation. Not to be confused with 'ahi' as a Spanish word for chili pepper, which is unrelated.

• Spanish: atún (especie japonesa) - ahi
• Portuguese (BR): atum (tipo japonês) - ahi
• Portuguese (PT): atum (tipo japonês) - ahi
• Chinese (Simplified): 黄鳍金枪鱼 - ahi（金枪鱼的一种）
• Chinese (Traditional): 黃鰭鮪魚 - ahi（金槍魚的一種）
• Hindi: अही (एक प्रकार की टूना मछली)
• Arabic: آهي (نوع من سمك التونة)
• Bengali: আহি (টুনা মাছ) - টুনা মাছ
• Russian: ахи (тунец) - тунец
• Japanese: アヒ (マグロ) - マグロ
• Vietnamese: cá ngừ ahi - cá ngừ
• Korean: 아히 (참치) - 참치
• Turkish: ahi (ton balığı) - ton balığı
• Urdu: آہی (ٹونا مچھلی) - ٹونا مچھلی
• Indonesian: ahi (ikan tuna) - ikan tuna

Example Sentences

I ordered an ahi poke bowl for lunch.

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The chef used fresh ahi for the sushi.

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Have you ever tasted ahi tuna?

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That restaurant is famous for their spicy ahi rolls.

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I love how tender the ahi is in this dish.

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You can’t beat freshly seared ahi on a summer day.

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