English · Word Candidate

uni

/ˈuː.niː/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Sea urchin eaten as sushi.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhím biển dùng làm sushi

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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.

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