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sashimi

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/sæˈʃimi/ · sa-shi-mi

A Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or meat, often served with soy sauce and wasabi.

Meanings

nounformal

A Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or meat, often served with soy sauce and wasabi.

ایک جاپانی ڈش جو پتلی کٹی ہوئی کچی مچھلی یا گوشت پر مشتمل ہوتی ہے، اکثر سویا ساس اور واسابی کے ساتھ پیش کی جاتی ہے۔

ساشیمی

sashimi

Synonyms

raw fishsliced fishsushiکچی مچھلیپتلی مچھلیسوشی

Antonyms

cooked fishfried fishپکائی ہوئی مچھلیتلائی ہوئی مچھلی

Common Collocations

  • tuna sashimi
  • sashimi platter
  • sashimi sauce

Example Sentences

Sashimi is best enjoyed when the fish is very fresh.

ساشیمی کو بہترین طریقے سے اس وقت تناول کیا جاتا ہے جب مچھلی بہت تازہ ہو۔

Sashimi ko behtareen tareeqay se is waqt tanawal kiya jata hai jab machhli bohat taza ho.

The restaurant offers a variety of sashimi options.

ریستوراں مختلف ساشیمی کے انتخاب پیش کرتا ہے۔

Restaurant mukhtalif sashimi ke intekhab pesh karta hai.

Pairing sashimi with a splash of lime can enhance the flavor.

ساشیمی کے ساتھ ایک چٹکی لیموں کا جوس ملانے سے ذائقہ بڑھتا ہے۔

Sashimi ke saath aik chhutki lemon ka juice milane se zaika barhta hai.

Easily Confused With

sushi:Sushi refers to vinegared rice combined with other ingredients, while sashimi is purely the raw fish or meat without rice.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of sashimi as a simple, pure fish dish that is enjoyed raw.

Visualize a beautifully arranged plate of thinly sliced raw fish garnished artistically.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Japanese "刺身" — pierced body

First known use: 17th century

The word 'sashimi' comes from Japanese and originally referred to fish that is sliced and served raw, often with sauces or garnishes.