Meaning

Primary

Sushi

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This is ateji, meaning the meanings of the kanji don't mean anything, only the sounds are being borrowed to make the word in Japanese. So, skip to the reading and use that to remember the meaning. It's an English word too now, after all.

Reading

すし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

近所にお寿司屋さんがあるんだけど、すごく旨いちらし寿司をたったの10ドルで出しているんだよ。これ以上のものはないね。

There is a sushi restaurant in my neighborhood that has great Chirashi-zushi for just $10. It’s tough to beat.

Kanji Composition