English–Japanese

“laver” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinori

Example

おにぎりにのりを巻きます。o ni gi ri ni no ri o ma ki ma su

I wrap laver around a rice ball.

Illustration for のり (laver)

How to say “laver” in Japanese

“Laver” in Japanese is のり (nori).

Refers to thin edible seaweed used as food, especially in sheets that wrap or accompany rice.

Full entry for のり: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with のり

朝食にのりを一枚食べました。chō shoku ni no ri o ichi mai ta be ma shi ta

I ate a sheet of laver for breakfast.

Tips for using のり

  • In English, nori often means the dried sheets used for sushi, while laver can also refer to edible seaweed in other forms.

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