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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.
ちらし寿司を作る。
To make chirashi-zushi.
昼ごはんにちらし寿司を食べた。
I had chirashi-zushi for lunch.
ひな祭りには家族でちらし寿司を作って食べるのが我が家の習慣だ。
It's our family's tradition to make and eat chirashi-zushi together on Girls' Day.
FORMATION:
ちらし (scattering, from ちらす "to scatter") + 寿司. Named for the way toppings are scattered over the rice.
CULTURAL CONTEXT:
A popular dish for celebrations, especially ひな祭り (Girls' Day, March 3). Home-made versions often feature 錦糸卵 (thin egg strips), 海老 (shrimp), and 蓮根 (lotus root). Restaurant versions typically feature sliced raw fish.
VARIATIONS:
Toppings and style vary by region. Edo-style (Tokyo) features raw fish sliced on top, while other regions may mix ingredients into the rice.