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
1
Vinegared rice used to make sushi.
"The chef seasoned the shari with rice vinegar and a touch of sugar."
name
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishEither the vinegared rice used in sushi, or a woman's first name.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sharis
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Etymology
The sushi-rice sense comes from Japanese 舎利 (shari).
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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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