Sushi is popular not only in Japan but also overseas as "SUSHI". The unique words you hear when you go to a sushi restaurant are also fun.

Among the words related to sushi, the infographic "Knowledge Tokinei! Sushi Terms", which summarizes the words "Fucho" used by sushi chefs in an easy-to-understand manner using illustrations, has been released on Gurunavi. It was.

Infographic of sushi chef's "sign"
Infographic of sushi chef's "sign"

First, let's look at how to call numbers. We often hear that 1 is called a "pin" in everyday situations, but there are other names such as 2 for "no-shaped" and 8 for "band".

Next, words about "sushi". It's well-established to call the sushi dish on the top "sushi". If it's strange, "Shako" is called "garage", and abalone is called "unrequited love". "Unrequited love" is said to be derived from the saying "unrequited love of abalone" that has been used for a long time when saying unrequited love.

How many do you know
How many do you know

Words related to how to hold it include "Miyajima," which refers to a rice scoop, "gun," which is the name for a thin seaweed roll because it resembles a gun cylinder, and "nigemono," which refers to cheap seeds. There seems to be words.

Also, there are many "signs" for ingredients other than sushi. "Gari" is a classic, but I've heard of "Murasaki", which refers to soy sauce, and "Nami no Hana," which refers to salt, but isn't it a major? Also. The name of tea changes when it is served, and it is said that the first is "debana" and the last is "agari". "Agari" is also used in izakaya, isn't it?

Now. When you enjoyed sushi and received "Agari", please give us "Aiso"! It's easy to say that, but in reality, "friendly" is a word that the clerk humbly uses for customers. It seems that the customer should not use it. However, nowadays many people use it as a matter of course, so it seems that there are few clerk who know the original meaning.

How was the sushi restaurant's "Sushi"? Originally, "signature" itself is a craftsman's word, so it seems that customers should not use it at the store, but there are some that have become popular and well-established. When you go to a sushi restaurant, if you listen carefully to the words of the craftsmen, you may discover something new ...?

Let's get a little excited tonight and go eat some delicious sushi.