also: すしごめ
sushi rice; rice for sushi
Refers to vinegared rice prepared for making sushi, or rice specifically intended for sushi preparation.
Sushi rice is seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and salt.
This sushi rice is from Niigata.
Standard kanji spelling for sushi rice.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still used.
Alternate reading すしごめ is rare and may be dialectal or old-fashioned.
Compound of 寿司 (sushi) and 米 (rice). The reading すしまい is standard; すしごめ is a rare alternate reading.