Translation of Japanese word "おにぎり" to English
おにぎり
おにぎり
[onigiri]
IPA: /oɲiɡiɾi/
Meaning
NounA Chinese, Japanese and Korean snack food made from white rice formed into a triangular or oval shape, usually with a filling.
How to use
おにぎり (onigiri) — 'rice ball'. Also: おむすび (omusubi). Wrapped in nori seaweed, usually filled with salmon or plum.
🇬🇧 English
rice ball
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: おにぎり
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おにぎり
Romaji Transcription: onigiri
Example Sentences
おにぎりを食べながら、テレビを見ました。
I watched TV while eating onigiri.
友達が持って来たおにぎりを食べました。
I ate the onigiri that my friend brought.
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What does the Japanese word "おにぎり" mean?▼
The Japanese word "おにぎり" means "rice ball" in English.
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The word "おにぎり" is read as "おにぎり" (onigiri). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A triangular-shaped rice ball, often served as a snack or light meal.".
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