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DictionarysushiJapanese rice dish
noun

sushi

SOO-shee/ˈsuːʃi/

Japanese food made with vinegared rice and various toppings or fillings.

The sushi includes salmon nigiri and cucumber rolls.

A plain ceramic plate holding salmon nigiri and cucumber maki, with the rice, seafood, vegetables, and seaweed clearly distinguishable.
Etymology
sushiJapaneserice-based dish with fish

The Japanese name is said originally to refer to the vinegared rice rather than the raw fish often placed on it. That makes the rice the key connection to the dish’s name.

In context

Let's ask Shogo | Your Japanese Friend in Kyoto2:20
Not eating the offered sushi as soon as possible is considered a taboo, because the “shari” sushi rice will dry
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More examples

  • She ordered sushi filled with cucumber.
  • The sushi included cooked shrimp as well as raw fish.
  • They arranged the sushi neatly on a platter.

Forms

sushi

Similar words

sashimi
Sliced raw fish or other seafood served without the vinegared rice.