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Definition of onigiri

onigiri

/ˌoʊnɪˈɡiːri/
o · ni · gi · ri
Plural:onigiri
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• noun

1

A Japanese food consisting of white rice formed into triangular or cylindrical shapes and often wrapped in nori (seaweed), typically containing a savory or sour filling.

Example

"She stopped by the convenience store to grab a salmon onigiri and a bottle of iced tea for a quick lunch."

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onager
oncidium
onega
onigiri
onion
onion powder
onion rings

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese おにぎり (onigiri), derived from the verb 握る (nigiru, 'to grasp' or 'to mold'), reflecting how the rice is pressed into shape by hand.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Onigiri. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/onigiri
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