おむすび

Alternative writings: お結び, 御結び
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A rice ball made by shaping cooked rice (often with a filling or wrapped in seaweed); commonly eaten as a snack or in lunch boxes (same as onigiri).

NounFood, CookingUsually KanaPolite (Teineigo) Language

Examples

朝ごはんに梅のおむすびを一つ食べた。

I ate one plum rice ball for breakfast.

遠足のお弁当にはおむすびが定番だ。

Rice balls are a classic choice for picnic lunches.

コンビニでおむすびを買って昼に食べた。

I bought a rice ball at the convenience store and ate it for lunch.

この店のおすすめは鮭のおむすびです。

The shop's recommendation is the salmon rice ball.

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