sashimi
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Noun — A Japanese dish of thinly sliced raw fish or seafood, usually served without rice.
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Etymology
From Japanese sashimi, literally "pierced body" or "sliced flesh," describing the way the fish is carefully cut into slices.
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What does “sashimi” mean?
The word “sashimi” means a Japanese dish of thinly sliced raw fish or seafood, usually served without rice. In plain terms, raw sliced fish, Japanese-style, served on its own rather than with rice.
How do you pronounce “sashimi”?
“Sashimi” is pronounced suh-SHEE-mee (/səˈʃiːmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “sashimi” in a sentence?
Here is “sashimi” used in a sentence: “We ordered a platter of fresh salmon sashimi.”
What part of speech is “sashimi”?
“Sashimi” is a noun.
Where does the word “sashimi” come from?
The word “sashimi” comes from Japanese. From Japanese sashimi, literally "pierced body" or "sliced flesh," describing the way the fish is carefully cut into slices.