VocabJLPT N2
sushi
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. sushi
  2. 2. range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
  3. 3. Sushi
This word refers to the popular Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice combined with ingredients such as raw fish, seafood, or vegetables. It is one of Japan's most internationally recognized foods and comes in many styles, including hand-rolled and nigiri varieties. It is commonly eaten at specialty restaurants or bought as a packaged meal.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Industry insiders expect sushi prices to rise due to higher raw material costs.

Sentence 2

There's something satisfying about watching the plates pile up, even at a conveyor belt sushi place.

Sentence 3

I can't eat right now — just the smell of sushi is making my stomach growl.

Sentence 4

Since when did sushi have such a hold on me?

Sentence 5

Funny thing is, the busier I get, the more I crave sushi.