English Lexicon

Mijigiri

/miːdʒiˈɡiːri/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
Full Thesaurus

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A technique in Japanese cuisine involving precise cutting of ingredients.

    "The chef demonstrated mijigiri to ensure the vegetables were perfectly sliced for the dish."
  2. 2

    A term used in traditional Japanese arts to describe the act of finely slicing materials.

    "In the art of sushi making, mijigiri is essential for achieving the right texture and presentation."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'mijigiri' originates from the Japanese language, where 'miji' means 'to cut' and 'giri' refers to 'to slice'. Historically, it has been used in various contexts, particularly in culinary practices and traditional arts, evolving to represent precision in cutting techniques.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Mijigiri"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Mijigiri"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Mijigiri" Synonym Map