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nigiri zushi

Pronunciation: /ˌnɪgɪri ˈzuːʃi/

Definition of nigiri zushi

noun

[mass noun]
  • a type of sushi consisting of a small ball of rice, smeared with wasabi paste and topped with raw fish or other seafood.

Origin:

Japanese, from nigiri- (combining form of nigiru 'clasp, clench, roll in the hands') + -zushi sushi

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