uni
/ˈuː.niː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Sea urchin eaten as sushi.
Noun
Examples
The ikura popped in my mouth, the hotate was buttery soft and the uni was creamy and sweet without a seafood aftertaste, the kind of freshness I was hoping we would encounter when we left Tokyo.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “uni” mean?
Sea urchin eaten as sushi.
Is “uni” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.