Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
makimono
noun
/mɑːkiˈmoʊnoʊ/
Definition
A traditional Japanese dish consisting of rice, vegetables, and often fish or meat, rolled in seaweed.
Examples
- At the sushi restaurant, we ordered a variety of makimono, including tuna and avocado rolls.
- Makimono are often served with soy sauce and pickled ginger.
- During the cooking class, we learned to make our own makimono using fresh ingredients.
Meaning
The term ‘makimono’ translates literally to ‘rolled thing’ in Japanese, referring to the culinary technique of rolling ingredients inside a sheet of seaweed (nori).
Synonyms
- sushi roll
- nori roll
- rice roll
