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salmon (especially for sushi/sashimi)
salmon, particularly when referring to the fish used in Japanese cuisine like sushi or sashimi
Similar words
- 鮭: salmon — the native word, usually for Pacific salmon eaten cooked, such as grilled salmon at breakfast; サーモン suggests farmed Atlantic salmon or trout served raw
Common collocations
- サーモン寿司 - salmon sushi
- サーモン丼 - salmon rice bowl
- サーモンの刺身 - salmon sashimi
- スモークサーモン - smoked salmon
- サーモンマリネ - marinated salmon
Cultural note
サーモン is one of the most popular sushi toppings in Japan, especially at 回転寿司 (conveyor belt sushi) restaurants. It was not traditionally used in Edo-style sushi but became popular in the 1980s-90s.