sashimi

noun

sa·​shi·​mi ˈsä-shə-mē How to pronounce sashimi (audio) sä-ˈshē- How to pronounce sashimi (audio)
: a Japanese dish traditionally consisting of thinly sliced usually raw seafood
Asian pear brings an unexpected, pleasing burst of sweetness to an appetizer of yellowtail sashimi …—William Grimes
Fluke … and squid sashimi were especially fine, the squid offering a creamy, almost silky texture.—Harvey Steiman
There are six omakase choices, paired with miso soup and a house salad—with options to upgrade to premium nigiri and sashimi.—Heidi Finley
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My lunch-mates opt for the Gillardeau oysters and sashimi mix. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026 For sashimi lovers, Dashi doesn’t disappoint. — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 There’s a sashimi platter and truffled lobster pearl pasta mac with Maine lobster. — Connie Ogle april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026 Wings and burger sliders are available alongside a Thai mango salad, sashimi plates and more. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sashimi

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Japanese, from sashi "stabbing" + mi(y) "body" (going back to *mui)

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sashimi was in 1879

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“Sashimi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sashimi. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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