お造(つく)り

おつくり
noun
sashimi; artfully arranged sliced raw fish
formalpolitefood
1. sashimi; artfully arranged sliced raw fish
A polite or refined term for sashimi, emphasizing the careful preparation and artistic presentation. Commonly used in the Kansai region and in formal dining settings.
お造(つく)りの盛(も)り合(あ)わせを頼(たの)んだ。
I ordered an assorted sashimi platter.
今日(きょう)のお造(つく)りは鯛(たい)と鰤(ぶり)です。
Today's sashimi is sea bream and yellowtail.
旅館(りょかん)の夕食(ゆうしょく)に立派(りっぱ)なお造(つく)りが出(で)て感動(かんどう)した。
I was impressed by the magnificent sashimi served at the inn's dinner.

Usage

お造(つく)り is a more refined way to say 刺身(さしみ). It is the standard term in the Kansai region and is commonly used on menus at higher-end restaurants and traditional Japanese inns.

Common collocations

Regional note

In Kansai, お造(つく)り is the default term, while 刺身(さしみ) is more common in Kanto. In formal dining contexts nationwide, both are used.

Related Words

Synonym: 刺身(さしみ) (sashimi)
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Added 2026.3.5 18:38 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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