noun
vinegared rice; sushi rice
Rice seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and salt, used as the base for sushi. A fundamental term in Japanese cooking.
酢飯を作るときは、ご飯が熱いうちに合わせ酢を混ぜます。
When making vinegared rice, mix the seasoned vinegar into the rice while it's still hot.
この店の酢飯は絶妙な酸味で、ネタとの相性が抜群だ。
The vinegared rice at this restaurant has an exquisite sourness that pairs perfectly with the toppings.