茶巾寿司 (ちゃきんずし) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
sushi rice wrapped in a thin omelet
A type of sushi where vinegared rice mixed with ingredients is wrapped in a thin layer of fried egg, often shaped like a pouch.
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I put chakin-zushi in the bento box.
tea
巾towel, hanging scroll, width 寿longevity, congratulations, one's natural life 司director, official, govt office Similar words
- 五目寿司
Gomokuzushi is a scattered sushi with various ingredients mixed into or topped on rice, while chakin-zushi wraps that mixture in an omelet.
- 太巻き寿司
Futomaki is a thick rolled sushi with nori, while chakin-zushi uses a thin omelet as the wrapper.
Etymology
茶巾 (chakin, 'tea cloth') refers to the shape resembling a cloth pouch used in tea ceremony; 寿司 (zushi) is sushi.
