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. 刺身(さしみ) is the usual word in Kanto; in formal dining both are used.

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Related Words

Synonym: 刺身(さしみ) (sashimi)
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Added 2026.3.5 18:38 · Revised 2026.10.4 22:03
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