musubi
Meaning: rice ball
Usage: A popular snack food made of a slice of grilled Spam on top of a block of rice, wrapped with nori seaweed.
"Grab one musubi from 7-11"
"I wen' pack musubi for lunch."
"Spam musubi is so ono!"
Origin: A dish that reflects the influence of Japanese cuisine and the popularity of Spam in Hawaii.
What does "musubi" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"musubi" means "rice ball" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A popular snack food made of a slice of grilled Spam on top of a block of rice, wrapped with nori seaweed..
How do you pronounce "musubi"?
"musubi" is pronounced "moo-SOO-bee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "musubi" in a sentence?
Example: "Grab one musubi from 7-11"
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