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Zach

なれ鮨

熟れ鮨、 熟鮨、 馴鮨、 熟寿司、 馴れ寿司、 熟れ寿司

Reading

Kana: なれずし
Romaji: narezushi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

narezushi; fermented sushi (pickled in brine rather than vinegar), precursor of modern sushi

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

鮨
Readings: シ、 キ、 すし
Meanings: sushi, seasoned rice
熟
Readings: ジュク、 う.れる
Meanings: mellow, ripen, mature, acquire skill
馴
Readings: ジュン、 シュン、 クン、 な.れる、 な.らす、 したが.う
Meanings: get used to, experienced, tamed
寿
Readings: ジュ、 ス、 シュウ、 ことぶき、 ことぶ.く、 ことほ.ぐ
Meanings: longevity, congratulations, one's natural life
司
Readings: シ、 つかさど.る
Meanings: director, official, govt office, rule, administer