English–Korean

“sushi” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchobap

Example

점심에 초밥 먹었어요.cheom si me cho bap meo geo sseo yo

I ate sushi for lunch.

Illustration for 초밥 (sushi)

How to say “sushi” in Korean

“Sushi” in Korean is 초밥 (chobap).

A Japanese dish built around rice flavored with vinegar and served with a topping or wrapped around a filling.

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

Example sentences with 초밥

저녁에 초밥 먹고 싶어요.cheo nyeo ge cho bap meok kko si peo yo

I want to eat sushi in the evening.

Tips for using 초밥

  • Korean menus often place this word after an ingredient or style name, so recognizing it helps identify a dish even when the first part is unfamiliar.

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