1
: a condiment that is prepared from the ground thick pungent greenish rhizome of an Asian herb (Eutrema japonicum synonym Wasabia japonica) of the mustard family and is similar in flavor and use to horseradish
also
: the rhizome
2
: the herb that yields wasabi
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There’s a variety of classic sushi rolls like Philadelphia rolls or specialties like the Jayhawk roll (cream cheese, avocado, shrimp tempura and spicy tuna) as well as sashimi (individual pieces of fish served with ginger, soy sauce and wasabi).
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Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Skip the extra soy sauce and wasabi.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
In most cases, extra soy sauce or wasabi should not be added to the sushi pieces.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Don’t reach for extra soy sauce or wasabi.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Skip the extra soy sauce and wasabi.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
In most cases, extra soy sauce or wasabi should not be added to the sushi pieces.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Don’t reach for extra soy sauce or wasabi.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Wasabi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wasabi. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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