Difference between tuna and food in Korean

참치·음식

tuna

참치tuna

참치 means tuna, a fish that many people eat. It can be fresh or canned, and people often use it in simple foods like kimbap, sandwiches, and salads. You will often see this word on menus and in supermarkets.

How to say tuna
food

음식food

Food means things that people eat. In Korean, 음식 means meals, dishes, or food in general. You can use this word when talking about cooking, restaurants, shopping, or what you like to eat.

How to say food

The difference

음식 means food in general, not one specific fish. It can mean meals, dishes, or things people eat.