English–Japanese

“sashimi” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisashimi

Example

この店の刺身は新鮮です。ko no mise no sashi mi wa shin sen de su

The sashimi at this restaurant is fresh.

Illustration for 刺身 (sashimi)

How to say “sashimi” in Japanese

“Sashimi” in Japanese is 刺身 (sashimi).

Presents the natural quality of raw seafood through precise cutting and simple serving.

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

Example sentences with 刺身

父は夕食に刺身を買ってきました。chichi wa yū shoku ni sashi mi o ka tte ki ma shi ta

My father bought sashimi for dinner.

Tips for using 刺身

  • In English, sashimi commonly appears beside sushi on menus, but it names sliced raw seafood rather than rice-centered preparations.

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