Nigiri

Pronunciation: /niˈɡiri/

Definitions of nigiri

noun a type of sushi consisting of a small ball of rice topped with fish or other ingredients

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat nigiri sushi.

A2 My favorite nigiri is salmon.

B1 Nigiri is a type of sushi that consists of a slice of raw fish over pressed vinegared rice.

B2 The chef at this sushi restaurant makes the best nigiri I've ever tasted.

C1 I have tried nigiri from various sushi restaurants around the world, but nothing compares to the quality of the nigiri in Japan.

C2 The presentation of the nigiri at this Michelin-starred sushi bar is truly exquisite.

Examples of nigiri in a Sentence

formal The chef skillfully prepared the nigiri with fresh fish and perfectly seasoned rice.

informal I could really go for some nigiri right now, it's my favorite sushi.

slang Let's grab some nigiri and chill out at the sushi bar.

figurative The nigiri of ideas in his presentation was a perfect balance of creativity and practicality.

Grammatical Forms of nigiri

• past tense: nigiried
• plural: nigiris
• comparative: more nigiri
• superlative: most nigiri
• present tense: nigiris
• future tense: will nigiri
• perfect tense: have nigiried
• continuous tense: is nigiriing
• singular: nigiri
• positive degree: nigiri
• infinitive: to nigiri
• gerund: nigiriing
• participle: nigiried

Origin and Evolution of nigiri

First Known Use: 0019 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'nigiri' originated in Japan as a term used to describe a type of sushi consisting of a small ball of rice topped with a slice of raw fish or other ingredients.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'nigiri' has become a popular and widely recognized term in the culinary world to refer to this specific type of sushi dish.