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イカ玉
ikatama
squid okonomiyaki
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  1. ikatama squid okonomiyaki
How it's used

Casual or menu term for okonomiyaki made with squid; used in restaurants or when ordering food.

イカ玉を一つください。
Ikatama o hitotsu kudasai.
One squid okonomiyaki, please.

今日はイカ玉が食べたいな。
Kyō wa ikatama ga tabetai na.
I feel like eating squid okonomiyaki today.

⚖️ Often confused with '豚玉' (buta-tama), which is pork okonomiyaki; the difference is the main ingredient.

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Kanji Breakdown
玉
Jewel, Ball
On: ぎょく Kun: たま,たま-,-だま
5 strokes N2
How to Use This Word
Noun (名詞)
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イカ玉は〜です。 / 〜のイカ玉

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