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Sushi means 'sour rice', not raw fish. So technically, you’ve been bragging about vinegar.

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The word refers to vinegar-seasoned rice, a core part of sushi. Raw fish (sashimi) is separate, and sushi can also include cooked or vegetarian toppings.

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