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Definition of sashimi

sashimi

/sɑːˈʃiːmi/
sa · shi · mi
Plural:sashimi
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sashimi Lexical Profile

sashimi Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A Japanese culinary dish consisting of very fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces, typically eaten with soy sauce and wasabi.

Example

"For the appetizer, the chef prepared an exquisite platter of tuna and salmon sashimi."

Word Nuance & Usage

Sashimi is frequently confused with sushi; however, sushi requires vinegared rice as a base, whereas sashimi consists exclusively of the thinly sliced raw fish or meat served without rice.

• Rhymes for sashimi

• Nearby Words

saser
sash
sashay
sashimi
saskatchewan
saskatoon
sasquatch

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese sashimi (刺身), from sashi (to pierce, stick) + mi (body, flesh).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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