sashimi
noun
sa·shi·mi
ˈsä-shə-mē 
sä-ˈshē-
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
William GrimesFluke … and squid sashimi were especially fine, the squid offering a creamy, almost silky texture.—Harvey Steiman
Harvey SteimanThere are six omakase choices, paired with miso soup and a house salad—with options to upgrade to premium nigiri and sashimi.—Heidi Finley
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The casual pan-Asian eatery on the north end of Mass Ave also offers poke ($17 to $18), sushi rolls and sashimi ($10 to $18) along with a handful of appetizers like dumplings, egg rolls and tempura, all of which cost $5.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
Though Ventura Boulevard is still richly endowed with options for sashimi — Teru Sushi and Katsu-ya approach legendary status — culinary alternatives have turned Sushi Row into a Street of Edible Dreams.
—Merrill Shindler, Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Chef Victor Gonzales, a veteran of Uchiko and Lucky Robot, will oversee a menu that includes nigiri, sashimi and rolls, alongside a selection of hot dishes.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
These include sashimi-bōchō (precise, single-stroke slicing techniques used to preserve the texture and appearance of the fish) and shiojime, or salt curing, which uses salt to draw out moisture, concentrate flavor, and improve the texture of the fish.
—Annie Daly, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
Though Ventura Boulevard is still richly endowed with options for sashimi — Teru Sushi and Katsu-ya approach legendary status — culinary alternatives have turned Sushi Row into a Street of Edible Dreams.
—Merrill Shindler, Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
Chef Victor Gonzales, a veteran of Uchiko and Lucky Robot, will oversee a menu that includes nigiri, sashimi and rolls, alongside a selection of hot dishes.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
These include sashimi-bōchō (precise, single-stroke slicing techniques used to preserve the texture and appearance of the fish) and shiojime, or salt curing, which uses salt to draw out moisture, concentrate flavor, and improve the texture of the fish.
—Annie Daly, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sashimi
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“Sashimi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sashimi. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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