Translation guide
Inarizushi is a type of sushi made of seasoned sushi rice stuffed into seasoned aburaage (deep-fried tofu pouches). It is a specific Japanese food item with no direct English equivalent, so the Japanese name is used.
Referring to the dish itself
The standard Japanese term for this dish. Often shortened to just いなり in casual contexts.
今日のランチはいなり寿司にしよう。
Let's have inarizushi for lunch today.
A polite, slightly affectionate way to refer to inarizushi, often used in everyday conversation or by children.
Inarizushi shapes and fillings vary by region. In eastern Japan, they are typically rectangular and filled with rice only, while in western Japan they are often triangular and may include ingredients like sesame seeds or vegetables mixed into the rice.
おばあちゃんがおいなりさんを作ってくれた。
Grandma made inarizushi for us.