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sushi platter; assorted sushi; sushi assortment
An arrangement of various pieces of sushi served together on a plate or tray. Commonly ordered at sushi restaurants or purchased at supermarkets as a pre-made assortment, typically containing a variety of nigiri and sometimes maki rolls.
寿司盛りを一つ注文した。
I ordered one sushi platter.
スーパーで寿司盛りを買って帰ろう。
Let's buy a sushi platter at the supermarket and take it home.
お祝いの席に、特上の寿司盛りを出前で頼んだ。
For the celebration, we ordered a premium sushi platter for delivery.
Composed of 寿司 (sushi) and 盛り (serving, heap). The ～盛り suffix is a common pattern for food served as an assortment or arranged on a plate.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 寿司盛りを注文する: to order a sushi platter
- 特上寿司盛り: premium sushi platter
- 上寿司盛り: deluxe sushi platter
- 並寿司盛り: regular sushi platter
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 盛り合わせ: assorted platter — a general term for any assortment of food items arranged together, not limited to sushi
- 寿司折: boxed sushi — sushi packed in a wooden or paper takeout box, often given as a gift or souvenir
CULTURAL NOTE:
Supermarket 寿司盛り are a popular everyday meal option in Japan. They are often discounted in the evening before closing time, making them an affordable dinner choice.