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LME 109 “Sushi” and “Suki”

“Sushi”

I understand that sushi is not an art but rather a form of craftsmanship, if I may say so. Sushi is said to be one of the first "fast foods" in Japan. It originated in the Edo period (about 400 years ago) in what is now Tokyo.

It was initially served at food stalls for ordinary people around the Edo Bay area. This style of sushi, known as Edomae sushi, used fish and shellfish harvested from Edo Bay as toppings.

Making sushi is a highly skilled craft.The training of a sushi chef is often described with phrases like "Three years to master rice cooking, eight years to master nigiri" or "Three years to master rice cooking, five years to master seasoning, and a lifetime to master nigiri." These expressions illustrate the long and rigorous training required to become a fully-fledged sushi chef.

“Suki”

ChatGPT couldn't find specific information about a Tokyo restaurant featuring a fully automated AI sushi chef named "Suki."

So, I asked ChatGPT about 'Suki'—yes, we have several words and meanings for 'Suki.'

The word "suki" has various meanings in Japanese. Here’s a brief summary of each:

鋤 (suki) – PlowA farming tool used to dig up soil.
数奇・数寄 (suki) – Love for aestheticsA deep appreciation for the arts, especially tea ceremony and other traditional cultural pursuits.The phrase "数寄を凝らす" (suki wo korasu) means to refine one’s aesthetic sensibilities.
好き (suki) – Like / LoveA feeling of fondness or preference for something.Commonly used in phrases like "I like sushi" (寿司が好き) or "I like golf" (ゴルフが好き).

If the AI sushi robot "Suki" really exists, its name might be derived from "好き (suki)", meaning "to like"—perhaps implying "a sushi robot that people will love" or "for those who love sushi."

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