sashimi

noun

sa·​shi·​mi ˈsä-shə-mē  sä-ˈshē- 

: 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

compare sushi

Examples of sashimi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Peruvian Nikkei restaurant’s ceviches are top-notch, as is its sashimi and nigiri. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025

Available on both the omakase and a la carte menus is daily changing, fresh sashimi including Toro, Akami, Hamachi, Salmon and Saba. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

The menu is a tightrope walk of razor-fresh sashimi and playful Japanese fusion, all served in a space that feels like the sleek lovechild of a Midtown loft and an izakaya. —Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Lionfish’s mild, tender meat is sweet and flaky—perfect for sashimi or grilled preparations. —Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025

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

Rhymes for sashimi

• creamy
• dreamy
• seamy
• steamy