Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 握り寿司(にぎりずし) in Japanese

握り寿司, 握り鮨, 握鮨, 握りずし
Kana Reading
にぎりずし
Romaji
nigirizushi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    nigirizushi; hand-formed sushi with a topping of seafood, etc.


Kanji in this word

寿

7 strokes

longevity, congratulations, one's natural life

On'Yomi: ジュ, ス, シュウ

Kun'Yomi: ことぶき, ことぶ.く, ことほ.ぐ

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JLPT 1

12 strokes

grip, hold, mould sushi, bribe

On'Yomi: アク

Kun'Yomi: にぎ.る

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JLPT 2

5 strokes

director, official, govt office, rule, administer

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: つかさど.る

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17 strokes

sushi, seasoned rice

On'Yomi: シ, キ

Kun'Yomi: すし

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