What does the cryptic crossword clue "American aboard vessel refusing soft Japanese food (5)" mean?

The definition is "Japanese food". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). US (synonym="United States; American") in SHI (synonym="abroad") = SUSHI; definition: "Japanese food" The answer is SUSHI.

American aboard vessel refusing soft Japanese food (5)

Independent Cryptic #12002 | 19 Across | 2025-03-28 flower

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