sushi
word
/ˈsuʃi/
SOO-shee
/sˈuːʃi/
SOO-shee
Definition
Sushi is a Japanese dish that usually consists of vinegared rice combined with raw or cooked fish, seafood, vegetables, or other ingredients, often wrapped in seaweed.
Usage & Nuances
Borrowed directly from Japanese, 'sushi' is used worldwide for many variations, including vegetarian types. It is countable in English: 'a sushi', 'some sushi', 'sushis' (less common). Often used with types: 'salmon sushi', 'nigiri sushi'.
Spanish: sushiPortuguese (BR): sushiPortuguese (PT): sushiChinese (Simplified): 寿司Chinese (Traditional): 壽司Hindi: सुशीArabic: سوشيBengali: সুশিRussian: сушиJapanese: 寿司Vietnamese: sushiKorean: 스시Turkish: suşiUrdu: سوشیIndonesian: sushi
Example Sentences
Sushi comes from Japan.
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He tried sushi for the first time yesterday.
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I love eating sushi for dinner.
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Let's grab some sushi for lunch—there's a great place nearby.
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Do you prefer your sushi with wasabi or without?
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My favorite kind of sushi is spicy tuna roll.
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