kimbap

Where does the word "kimbap" come from? It comes from Korean gimbap, and was adopted directly into English (2010s-2020s).

Kimbap’s story begins in Korean: gimbap meant “a seaweed-wrapped rice roll.” Combining 'gim' (seaweed) and 'bap' (rice), naming a rolled rice dish distinct from Japanese sushi. It reached English by 2010s-2020s as kimbap. Developed in Korea during Japanese rule, influenced by Japanese norimaki. Today, kimbap means a Korean dish of rice and fillings rolled in seaweed, sliced into bite-sized pieces.

1. Stage 1 · Korean · 20th century gimbap "a seaweed-wrapped rice roll", combining 'gim' (seaweed) and 'bap' (rice), naming a rolled rice dish distinct from Japanese sushi.
2. Stage 2 · English · 2010s-2020s kimbap "a Korean seaweed-wrapped rice roll filled with vegetables and meat", developed in Korea during Japanese rule, influenced by Japanese norimaki.