sushi topping; sushi ingredient
Refers to the fish, seafood, egg, or other topping placed on sushi rice. Often used in sushi-making contexts. Related to the reversed slang ネタ.
See also: ネタ
Today's sushi toppings are tuna and salmon.
Sourcing good sushi ingredients is where a craftsman's skill shines.
ネタ is the reversed slang form of 種 (たね) and is more common in casual sushi contexts. 寿司種 is the formal term.
種 means 'seed' or 'material'; 寿司種 specifically means sushi topping.
Standard kanji spelling for sushi topping ingredients.
Search-only mixed kanji-katakana form.
Search-only mixed kana-kanji form.
Alternate kanji for sushi; less common than 寿司.
Compound of 寿司 (sushi) and 種 (たね, 'seed, material'), with rendaku voicing to だね. The reading すしだね is standard.