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 dinner-only, counter-style omakase serves wagyu flown in fresh from Fukuoka, presented sashimi-style, in sukiyaki and curry, and simply grilled. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

The experience mixes expertly cooked Japanese bites along with luscious sashimi and nigiri. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 3 Aug. 2026

From the innovative raw bar with its fresh sashimi and oysters to a more retro (but just as fun) tableside crêpe Suzette, the kitchen delivers. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Meanwhile at Mimi Kakushi, hotel guests can enjoy sashimi or sushi as well as Donabe rice pot and Kagoshima wagyu beef. — Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

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