sashimi

noun

sa·​shi·​mi ˈsä-shə-mē How to pronounce sashimi (audio) sä-ˈshē- How to pronounce sashimi (audio)
: a Japanese dish traditionally consisting of thinly sliced usually raw seafood
Asian pear brings an unexpected, pleasing burst of sweetness to an appetizer of yellowtail sashimiWilliam Grimes
Fluke … and squid sashimi were especially fine, the squid offering a creamy, almost silky texture.Harvey Steiman
There are six omakase choices, paired with miso soup and a house salad—with options to upgrade to premium nigiri and sashimi.Heidi Finley
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But its impact was fairly localized until Nobuyuki Matsuhisa began blending Peruvian spices, including chili peppers, to his sashimi at his namesake restaurant in Los Angeles, then, in 1994, with celebrity partners that included Robert DeNiro. John Mariani, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 Wan rectangles of barely identifiable sashimi languish on iced trays while the nigiri cuts suffer a similar fate atop cold ovals of rice that seem crafted of kindergarten paste. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 Yutaka Japanese Restaurant in Phoenix ranked No. 58 Yutaka has basic and special rolls, baked and tempura rolls, sashimi and hot plates like ramen bowls and udon. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024 The signature items are the sashimi ($75 or $120) or nigiri ($55 or $80) omakases, which Jin adorns with a rotation of toppings and accouterments. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sashimi 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Japanese, from sashi "stabbing" + mi(y) "body" (going back to *mui)

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sashimi was in 1879

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“Sashimi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sashimi. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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