Sushi Word Search
Sushi, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the ingredients, dishes, and flavors of a food topic sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: SUSHI, NIGIRI, SASHIMI, MAKI, GUNKAN, CHIRASHI, INARI, BENTO, TEMPURA, KATSU, TERIYAKI, RAMEN.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Sushi word list, defined
- SUSHI /suːʃi/ · noun
- A dish of prepared vinegared rice, often served with raw or cooked seafood, vegetables, or egg, and sometimes with additional ingredients such as wasabi or soy sauce. Related: sashimi, maki, nigiri, tempura.
- NIGIRI /nɪˈɡiːri/ · noun
- A type of Japanese sushi consisting of a small ball or oval shape of vinegared rice topped with raw or cooked seafood or other ingredients. Related: sushi, maki, temaki, inari.
- SASHIMI /sæˈʃiːmi/ · noun
- Thinly sliced raw fish, typically served without cooking, often as part of Japanese cuisine. Related: raw fish, sushi, sashay, raw meat.
- MAKI /mɑːki/ · noun
- A type of Japanese sushi roll, typically made with rice and fillings such as fish or vegetables. A maki can be a simple or complex roll, depending on the fillings and presentation. Related: roll, sushi, nigiri, maki roll.
- BENTO /ˈbɛntoʊ/ · noun
- A Japanese-style single-portion boxed meal, typically consisting of rice, fish or meat, and pickled or cooked vegetables arranged in a compartmentalized box. Related: lunchbox, boxed meal, packed lunch, meal box.
- TEMPURA /tɛmˈpʊrə/ · noun
- A Japanese dish of lightly battered and deep-fried seafood or vegetables, often served with a dipping sauce. Related: battered, deep-fried, fritter, sauté.
- TERIYAKI /tɛrɪˈjɑːki/ · noun
- A sweet and savory Japanese sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and spices, used for glazing or marinating meat, particularly beef or pork, before grilling or broiling. Related: soy sauce, glaze, marinade.
- RAMEN /ræmɛn/ · noun
- A Japanese noodle soup dish made with wheat noodles and a rich broth, often served with various toppings such as pork, boiled eggs, and green onions. Ramen is a popular comfort food in Japan and has gained worldwide recognition. Related: noodle soup, Japanese noodle dish, wonton soup, udon.
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