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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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• Rhymes for onigiri

• Nearby Words

onesie
onetime
ongoing
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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Onigiri. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/onigiri
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