刺身

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) sashimi

Etymology
Compound of. The use of the verb here to mean  is irregular, and might be due to the  connotations of the verb  during the  when this word sashimi first appears.

The term 刺身 (sashimi) is more common in eastern Japan, correlating with in western Japan.

Noun

 * 1) sashimi, a dish of sliced raw fish or meat.

Derived terms

 * : a sashimi knife