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Meaning of 寿司(すし) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

寿司, 鮓, 鮨
Kana Reading
すし
Romaji
sushi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)

Example Sentences

寿司, 鮓, 鮨, すし used in context

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

寿

longevity, congratulations, one's natural life

On: ジュ, ス, シュウ

Kun: ことぶき, ことぶ.く, ことほ.ぐ

7 strokes

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JLPT 2

director, official, govt office, rule, administer

On:

Kun: つかさど.る

5 strokes

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sushi, seasoned rice

On:

Kun: すし

16 strokes

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sushi, seasoned rice

On: シ, キ

Kun: すし

17 strokes

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