noun
pressed sushi; box sushi
A type of sushi made by pressing vinegared rice and toppings into a rectangular box-shaped mold, then slicing it. Also called 押し寿司 (oshizushi).
See also: 押し鮨 (おしずし)
大阪では、箱寿司が名物です。
In Osaka, pressed sushi is a local specialty.
この店の箱寿司は、具がぎっしり詰まっていて美味しい。
The pressed sushi at this shop is delicious, packed full of ingredients.
Compound of 箱 (hako, 'box') and 寿司 (sushi, 'sushi'), referring to sushi pressed in a box-shaped mold.