No. 3,694 in Japanese
うに
Sea urchin.
In a sentence
この寿司にはうにが入っています。
This sushi contains sea urchin.
Here, 'うに' is used to refer to the sea urchin, a type of seafood often used as a topping in sushi dishes.
彼は初めてうにを食べて、その独特な味に驚きました。
He ate sea urchin for the first time and was surprised by its unique taste.
In this sentence, 'うに' again refers to the sea urchin, emphasizing its culinary reputation and taste.
うには好き嫌いがはっきり分かれる食材です。
Sea urchin is a food ingredient that clearly divides opinion.
Here, 'うに' is described as a divisive delicacy, highlighting its character in the culinary world.
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