Japanese Cuisine Terms

noun the well-being or welfare of a person or group

• For the sake of clarity, let me explain the process one more time.
• I'm not going to that party for your sake, not mine.
• I can't believe you're skipping class for his sake.
• Sometimes we have to let go of things for the sake of our own happiness.

verb to eat or drink (something) with a loud sucking noise

adverb in a manner that involves making a loud sucking noise while eating or drinking

• The chef demonstrated how to properly slurp up the noodles without making a mess.
• I always slurp up my soup because it's just so good!
• Let's slurp up these milkshakes before they melt!
• She couldn't help but slurp up all the juicy gossip about her coworkers.

noun a Japanese dish consisting of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavored cold cooked rice served with a garnish of raw fish, vegetables, or egg

• Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice topped with raw fish or other ingredients.
• Let's grab some sushi for lunch today!
• I could really go for some sushi right now, it's so bomb!
• Eating sushi is like experiencing a burst of flavors in every bite.