寿司
sushi[sɨɕi]
寿司 is the Japanese word for sushi.
寿司 refers to the traditional Japanese dish. A specific type of this dish is 江戸前寿司 (Edomae-zushi), which refers to sushi that originated in the Edo period and was developed around the Tokyo Bay area.
Meaning: Japanese dish (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
sushi
Did you know?
- The word 寿司 (sushi) is actually an auspicious pun. It is written with kanji that can be read to mean 'long-lasting', a wish for good luck and longevity.
- The original meaning of 'sushi' has nothing to do with fresh fish. It comes from an ancient word for 'sour', referring to the sour taste produced by the fermentation of rice.
- Historically, 'sushi' was a method of preservation rather than a fresh meal. It involved salting fish and letting it ferment inside rice to keep it edible for long periods.
Examples in context
- 寿司を食べた。I ate sushi.This sentence is useful for expressing that you ate 寿司.Tatoeba #11532841 by cia_UnitedStatesNa13, translation #12586362 by CK
- 寿司が好きです。I like sushi.This sentence is useful for stating that you like 寿司.Tatoeba #882485 by arihato, translation #810883 by Zaphod
- 寿司は好きですか。Do you like sushi?This sentence is useful for asking someone if they like 寿司.Tatoeba #148358 by bunbuku, translation #266202 by CK
- Watashi wa nigirizushi ga suki desu. (私はにぎり寿司が好きです)I like nigirizushi.
- Kono hoteru no resutoran de oishii makizushi wo mita. (このホテルのレストランで美味しい巻き寿司を見た)I saw delicious makizushi at this hotel's restaurant.
- Ashita tomodachi to sushi wo tabemasu. (明日友達と寿司を食べます)I'm going to eat sushi with my friends tomorrow.
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Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- 結衣 Yui今日の昼ごはんは何がいい？Kyō no hirugohan wa nani ga ii?What do you want for lunch today?
- 健太 Kenta寿司がいいな。Sushi ga ii na.I would like sushi.
- 結衣 Yuiいいよ。近くに美味しい寿司屋があるよ。Ii yo. Chikaku ni oishii sushiya ga aru yo.Okay. There is a delicious sushi restaurant nearby.
- 健太 Kentaじゃあ、そこへ行こう！Jā, soko e ikō!Then, let's go there!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sushi” translations and entries 寿司, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 寿司, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
