ちらし寿司(ずし)

ちらしずし
noun
chirashi-zushi, scattered sushi
food-cookingculture
1. scattered sushi, chirashi-zushi
A style of sushi in which various toppings such as raw fish, egg, and vegetables are scattered over a bed of vinegared rice in a bowl.
ちらし寿司(ずし)を作(つく)る。
To make chirashi-zushi.
昼(ひる)ごはんにちらし寿司(ずし)を食(た)べた。
I had chirashi-zushi for lunch.
ひな祭(まつ)りには家族(かぞく)でちらし寿司(ずし)を作(つく)って食(た)べるのが我(わ)が家(や)の習慣(しゅうかん)だ。
It's our family's tradition to make and eat chirashi-zushi together on Girls' Day.

Forms

ちらし (scattering, from ちらす "to scatter") + 寿司(ずし). Named for the way toppings are scattered over the rice.
Toppings and style vary by region. Edo-style (Tokyo) features raw fish sliced on top, while other regions may mix ingredients into the rice.

Cultural note

A popular dish for celebrations, especially ひな祭(まつ)り (Girls' Day, March 3). Home-made versions often feature 錦糸(きんし)卵(たまご) (thin egg strips), 海老(えび) (shrimp), and 蓮根(れんこん) (lotus root). Restaurant versions typically feature sliced raw fish.

Related Words

Synonym: 五目寿司(ごもくずし) (mixed sushi)
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Added 2026.2.8 8:54 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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