noun
scattered sushi; Kansai-style chirashizushi
A Kansai regional term for a type of sushi where various ingredients are mixed into or sprinkled over vinegared rice, similar to 五目寿司. Often served at celebrations.
See also: 五目寿司
祖母はお正月にいつもばら寿司を作ってくれた。
My grandmother always made barazushi for New Year's.
関西では、ちらし寿司のことをばら寿司と呼ぶことが多
In Kansai, chirashizushi is often called barazushi.
The name ばら寿司 likely derives from the verb ばらす (to scatter, to break apart), referring to the scattered ingredients. The exact historical origin is uncertain.