datemaki; rolled sweet omelette
A traditional Japanese rolled omelette mixed with fish paste, often served as part of osechi ryōri for New Year's. The sweet, dense texture is distinctive.
Datemaki is included in the New Year's osechi dishes.
woman's undersash
A sash worn under the obi by women, primarily in traditional Japanese clothing. Less commonly encountered in modern daily life.
When wearing a kimono, you tie the undersash.
My mother served homemade datemaki.
General term for Japanese rolled omelette; 伊達巻 is a specific sweet, fish-paste-mixed variety.
Standard kanji spelling for the rolled omelette and the undersash.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling.
Variant with okurigana; also common.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling without okurigana.
The name likely derives from the Date clan (伊達), known for their flamboyant style, or from Date Masamune, though the exact origin is uncertain. The rolled shape resembles a scroll or a decorative sash.