鮨 (yì) - Sushi — a type of Japanese dish consisting & historically refers to fermented fish in some Chinese

鮨Tone 4

yì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

一懿

鮨 · yì

Sushi — a type of Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice combined with other ingredients, typically seafood, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits;

historically refers to fermented fish in some Chinese texts.

Sushi — a type of Japanese dish consistinghistorically refers to fermented fish in some Chinese

Usage highlights

Sushi riceSushi chefSushi rollConveyor belt sushiSashimiSushi vinegar

Synonyms

  • 寿司— sushi (modern common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We went out for sushi (寿司) last night.
  • He is a master of Edomae sushi (江戸前寿司).
  • This restaurant specializes in nigiri sushi (握り寿司).
  • The word 'sushi' originally comes from an old term for sour rice (鮨).

Collocations

  • Sushi rice(寿司飯)
  • Sushi chef(寿司職人)
  • Sushi roll(巻き寿司)
  • Conveyor belt sushi(回転寿司)
  • Sashimi(刺身)
  • Sushi vinegar(寿司酢)

Idioms

  • The art of sushi(寿司道)
  • A master's sushi(職人寿司)
  • The soul of sushi(寿司の魂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 鮨 is used in Japanese for 'sushi' and is derived from an ancient Chinese term for pickled or fermented fish.
  • In modern Chinese, 寿司 (shòusī) is the more common term for sushi, while 鮨 is primarily used in specialized or historical contexts.
  • The character reflects the historical connection between food preservation techniques and the development of Japanese cuisine.

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