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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMaki
Pronunciation / Transliteration: maki
"Pedí makis para la cena."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of sushi consisting of rice and various fillings rolled in seaweed.
"I ordered a plate of maki rolls for dinner." - 2
A rolled sushi dish, often served in slices.
"The restaurant specializes in different varieties of maki."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'maki' originates from Japanese, where it refers to a style of sushi rolled in seaweed. The word has been adopted into English culinary vocabulary, particularly in the context of sushi and Japanese cuisine, reflecting the global influence of Japanese food culture since the late 20th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Maki" is said worldwide
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Maki
Transliteration: maki
"J'ai commandé des makis pour le dîner."
Maki
Transliteration: maki
"Ich habe Maki für das Abendessen bestellt."
Maki
Transliteration: maki
"Ho ordinato dei maki per cena."
Maki
Transliteration: maki
"Pedí makis para la cena."
Maki
Transliteration: maki
"Eu pedi makis para o jantar."
माकी
Transliteration: mākī
"मैंने रात के खाने के लिए माकी ऑर्डर की।"
卷寿司
Transliteration: juǎn shòusī
"我点了卷寿司作为晚餐。"
마키
Transliteration: maki
"저는 저녁으로 마키를 주문했습니다."
巻き寿司
Transliteration: makizushi
"夕食に巻き寿司を注文しました。"
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