noun

Shari

Shari (noun) means Vinegared rice used to make sushi. Example: “The chef seasoned the shari with rice vinegar and a touch of sugar.”

noun

Vinegared rice used to make sushi.

"The chef seasoned the shari with rice vinegar and a touch of sugar."

name

A female given name, a short form of Sharon or a variant of Sherry.

"Shari sent flowers to congratulate her sister."

How to use Shari

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the vinegared rice used in sushi, or a woman's first name.

sharis plural, shari plural

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The sushi-rice sense comes from Japanese 舎利 (shari).

Origin: Japanese

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What does “Shari” mean?

The word “Shari” means vinegared rice used to make sushi. In plain terms, either the vinegared rice used in sushi, or a woman's first name.

How do you use “Shari” in a sentence?

Here is “Shari” used in a sentence: “The chef seasoned the shari with rice vinegar and a touch of sugar.”

What part of speech is “Shari”?

Depending on how it is used, “Shari” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “Shari” come from?

The word “Shari” comes from Japanese. The sushi-rice sense comes from Japanese 舎利 (shari).

How many meanings does “Shari” have?

“Shari” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: vinegared rice used to make sushi.

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