sashimi

noun
UK: /sæˈʃiːmi/
US: /sɑːˈʃiːmi/

  1. Thin slices of raw fish, eaten as a Japanese dish.

    1. I love to eat sashimi.
    2. At the restaurant, we ordered tuna sashimi as an appetizer to share before the main course.

  2. A Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw seafood served with soy sauce and wasabi.

    1. She ordered the sashimi.
    2. He's always been fond of ordering fresh sashimi whenever he visits that Japanese restaurant.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sashimi" in English means: Thin slices of raw fish, eaten as a Japanese dish., A Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw seafood served with soy sauce and wasabi..

The phonetic transcription of "sashimi" is /sæˈʃiːmi/ in British English and /sɑːˈʃiːmi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "sashimi": "I love to eat sashimi.". More examples on the page.