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Food & DiningMonday 20 July 2026

この魚は新鮮ですね。

Pronunciation: Kono sakana wa shinsen desu ne.

Meaning: This fish is fresh, isn't it?

Use this phrase when dining at a sushi restaurant or fish market to compliment the quality of the catch, which shows appreciation for the chef's work and ingredient selection.

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