寿司

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 寿司 (すし) is a noun for Japanese food made from seasoned rice and toppings such as fish.
• Basic usage: 魚の寿司を五つ食べる makes five pieces of fish sushi the food eaten, while 寿司を握る makes sushi the item prepared by the shop owner by hand.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Quantity eaten and preparation action
  • The counter in 寿司を五つ counts pieces, while in 寿司を握る, 握る names preparation of this food. It should not be reduced to merely gripping something.