刺身の妻には大根の千切りがよく使われる。
Shredded daikon is often used as a garnish for sashimi.
板前は刺身の妻にも手を抜かない。
The chef takes care even with the garnish for the sashimi.
脇役とはいえ、彼の演技は単なる刺身の妻ではなかった。
He was a supporting actor, but his performance was far more than mere garnish.