narezushi; fermented sushi
A traditional type of sushi made by fermenting fish with rice and salt, resulting in a sour taste. It is the precursor to modern sushi and is distinct from the vinegar-seasoned sushi common today.
Narezushi is a traditional preserved food made by fermenting fish with salt and rice.
Funazushi from Shiga Prefecture is famous as a type of narezushi.
Kana spelling is standard; usually written in kana.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling seen in some contexts.
Kanji spelling using 熟れ; less common.
Abbreviated kanji spelling; rare.
Alternate kanji spelling; rare.
Kanji spelling using 寿司; rare.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; rare.
Kanji spelling using 熟れ寿司; rare.
From なれ (連用形 of 熟れる 'to ripen, ferment') + ずし (連濁 form of すし 'sushi'). The term refers to fermented sushi, an older form of sushi.