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“sushi” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisushi

Example

週末に寿司を食べます。shū matsu ni su shi o ta be ma su

I eat sushi on weekends.

Illustration for 寿司 (sushi)

How to say “sushi” in Japanese

“Sushi” in Japanese is 寿司 (sushi).

Centers on vinegared rice combined with toppings, often seafood, and served as a ready-to-eat dish.

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

Example sentences with 寿司

父は家族のために寿司を買ってきました。chichi wa ka zoku no ta me ni su shi o ka tte ki ma shi ta

My father bought sushi for the family.

Tips for using 寿司

  • In English, sushi is usually treated as a mass noun, so a single item is often called a piece of sushi.

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