ahi

[ah-hee]

noun

1. yellowfin tuna, widely used in sashimi.

ahi

/ ˈɑːhiː /

noun

1. another name for yellowfin tuna

Word History and Origins

Origin of ahi¹

First recorded in 1930–35, ahi is from the Hawaiian word ‘ahi

Word History and Origins

Origin of ahi¹

Hawaiian

Example Sentences

“Pero la presión siempre va a estar ahí. Especialmente cuando se es este equipo, cuando se es los Dodgers de Los Ángeles, hay muchas expectativas a su alrededor. Hay mucha presión”.

From Los Angeles Times

Western United Fish Company, a seafood wholesaler based in Washington state, has recalled over 3,000 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke sold at Costco Warehouse stores nationwide.

From Salon

“This recall was initiated after being notified by our green onion supplier of a Listeria monocytogenes positive test result in the green onions which were used only in Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke on 9/17/2025,” Western United Fish Company said in its recall notice.

From Salon

I still remember our trip well, that crispy ahi with pineapple salsa, the rainbows in Kauai and the sweet smell of the orchids and plumeria of the leis.

From Los Angeles Times

Farm-raised salmon, ahi tuna, and kanpachi-greater amberjack — which is often grouped under the term yellowtail, though yellowtail refers to a category of fish rather than a specific species — along with rice, seaweed, ginger, soy sauce and rice vinegar.

From Salon