舎利
しゃ
り
Meanings
1
Buddhist relics; cremated remains of a holy person
Specifically refers to the bone fragments or crystalline remains left after cremation of a Buddha or bodhisattva, venerated in Buddhism.
Buddhist relics are enshrined in this temple.
2
grain of rice; cooked rice
Only with reading しゃり
Used especially in sushi contexts to refer to the seasoned rice. Reading restricted to しゃり.
See also: しゃり
The sushi rice is delicious.
Usage patterns
- 舎利を握るto shape (sushi) rice into a ball
The sushi chef is carefully shaping the rice into balls.
- 舎利を納めるto enshrine (Buddhist) relics
The relics of the Buddha are enshrined in this tower.
- 舎利が出るfor relics to appear (after cremation)
After the cremation, beautiful relics appeared in the urn.