刺身

さしみ
Alternative writings: 刺し身
JLPT:N2
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1A classic Japanese dish of fresh raw fish or shellfish sliced thin, typically eaten with soy sauce and wasabi.

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Examples

新鮮な刺身をわさび醤油で食べた。

I ate fresh sashimi with wasabi soy sauce.

この店はマグロの刺身が特に美味しい。

This restaurant's tuna sashimi is especially delicious.

誕生日に豪華な刺身の盛り合わせを注文した。

We ordered a lavish sashimi platter for the birthday.

刺身は鮮度が命だとよく言われる。

It's often said that freshness is everything for sashimi.

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