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musubi

Meaning: rice ball

Pronunciation: moo-SOO-bee
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Meaning

rice ball
spam musubi

Usage: A popular snack food made of a slice of grilled Spam on top of a block of rice, wrapped with nori seaweed.

Examples

"Grab one musubi from 7-11"

"I wen' pack musubi for lunch."

"Spam musubi is so ono!"

Origin & Cultural Context

Origin: A dish that reflects the influence of Japanese cuisine and the popularity of Spam in Hawaii.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."

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"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."

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