“Sushi” in Japanese is 寿司 (すし), pronounced sushi.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Vinegared rice with toppings, usually fish. Often written お寿司 to sound polite. Conveyor-belt sushi is 回転寿司.
Example sentences
- お寿司が大好きです。おすしがだいすきです。I love sushi.
- 回転寿司に行きましょう。かいてんずしにいきましょう。Let’s go to a conveyor-belt sushi place.
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FAQ
How do you say sushi in Japanese?
Sushi in Japanese is 寿司 (すし), pronounced “sushi”.
How do you write sushi in Japanese?
It's written 寿司 with kanji, or すし in hiragana. Both are read sushi.