おにぎり

Alternative writings: お握り, 御握り
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A Japanese rice ball (onigiri), often triangular, sometimes with a filling (e.g., umeboshi, salmon) and often wrapped in nori. A common portable food.

NounFood, CookingUsually Kana

Examples

朝ごはんにおにぎりを二つ作った。

I made two onigiri for breakfast.

コンビニで焼きおにぎりと梅おにぎりを買った。

I bought a grilled onigiri and an umeboshi onigiri at the convenience store.

子供は鮭のおにぎりが一番好きだ。

The child likes salmon onigiri best.

遠足にはおにぎりが定番だ。

Onigiri are a classic choice for picnics/excursions.

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