がり

Alternative writings: ガリ
Frequency:
1

Sliced young ginger pickled in sweet vinegar typically served with sushi (gari).

NounFood, Cooking

Examples

寿司には必ずガリが添えられていることが多い。

Sushi is often served with gari on the side.

口直しにガリを少し食べた。

I ate a little gari to cleanse my palate.

ガリは甘めの酢で漬けて作られる。

Gari is pickled in a slightly sweet vinegar.

2

An abbreviation for 'gari-ban' (mimeograph), referring to a mimeograph copy or the machine/media used for duplicating documents.

NounAbbreviation

Examples

昔は学校のプリントをがりで大量に複写していた。

In the past, school handouts were mass-copied using a mimeograph.

3

A noun meaning a reprimand or scolding. Often used in the phrase 'がりを食う' meaning 'to be scolded'.

Noun

Examples

遅刻して先生にがりを食った。

I was scolded by the teacher for being late.

ミスをして上司からがりをくらった。

I made a mistake and got a reprimand from my boss.

4

A slang, derogatory term for an overly skinny person (similar origin to 'gari-gari'). It can be insulting.

NounSlangDerogatory

Examples

あの俳優、昔はがりだったが今はふっくらした。

That actor used to be very skinny, but now he's put on weight.

友だちに『がり』と言うのは失礼だからやめなさい。

Don't call your friend 'gari' — it's rude.