sashimi

Definition

A dish consisting of thin slices or pieces of raw fish or meat.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 刺身 (sashimi, literally “sticking into; slicing + flesh, meat”, from the way the flesh of the fish is sliced).

Example Sentences

• "“I want three sashimis and one large squid tempura. And get the man another drink.” The geisha bowed."
• "A sashimi of beef—thin peppered strips seared to a point just past rawness—was served with a frothy dressing of egg whites whipped with mustard and herbs, including tarragon and chives. The two sashimis may be the only dishes I enjoyed at La Petite Chaya that are still on the menu, […]"
• "“Two Caesars to begin, mine with extra anchovies,” Carlsson says, “then, let’s see, Miss Preston’s a fish lover, so do the tuna and sand dab sashimi as a main for her, and I’ll have the free-range as usual.” / “One sashimi, one chicken. Very good, sir.”"