おにぎり

This is the 1699th most frequent Japanese word.

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おにぎり

A Japanese rice ball typically wrapped in seaweed.


Here, "おにぎり" (onigiri) is used as the subject of the sentence, referring to the rice ball as a cultural item.

おにぎりは日本の伝統的な軽食です。

Onigiri is a traditional Japanese snack.


In this sentence, "おにぎり" (onigiri) is the object of the verb "食べました" (ate), indicating it was consumed.

ランチにおにぎりを食べました。

I ate onigiri for lunch.


Here, "おにぎり" (onigiri) is the object of the verb "作る" (to make), focusing on the action of preparing the rice ball.

おにぎりを作るのがとても簡単です。

Making onigiri is very easy.