ずし

This is the 5676th most frequent Japanese word.


ずし

"ずし" can mean "sushi" (as in types of sushi like 押しずし, pressed sushi) or "図志," which could refer to a visual guide or depiction, depending on the context.


Here, "ずし" is part of the word "寿司" (sushi), a traditional Japanese dish.

私は寿司が好きです。

I like sushi.


Here, "ずし" refers to a specialized type of sushi prepared or served in the mountains.

登山部長は山ずしで昼食をとりました。

The hiking club leader had a meal at the mountain sushi store.


Here, "ずし" is used metaphorically to describe the pressing action associated with making sushi.

彼は話を押しずしのように押し進んでいった。

He pushed the topic forward like pressing sushi.