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How to say 'Natto' in Japanese | 納豆

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The Japanese word for Natto is 'Nattou', written as 納豆 in Japanese.'Natto' in hiragana is なっとう.

    word

    納豆

    Meaning

    Natto

    Reading

    なっとう

    nattou

    Kanji

    納Settlement 豆Beans

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '納豆 (なっとう)' refers to 'natto', a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. It is known for its strong smell, sticky texture, and unique flavor. Natto is often eaten for breakfast and is considered a healthy food due to its high protein and probiotic content. It is typically served with rice, mustard, and soy sauce. Example sentences: I eat natto every morning「毎朝納豆を食べます」(まいあさなっとうをたべます). Natto is good for your health「納豆は健康に良いです」(なっとうはけんこうにいいです).

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    6

    Frequency

    2087

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 納豆

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    納

    Meaning

    Settlement

  • kanji

    豆

    Meaning

    Beans

Words Related to 納豆 Through the Kanji 納

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 納 as well.

  • word

    納める

    Meaning

    Pay, Store

  • word

    納得

    Meaning

    Understanding, Acceptance

Words Related to 納豆 Through the Kanji 豆

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 豆 as well.

  • word

    豆腐

    Meaning

    Tofu

  • word

    豆

    Meaning

    Bean

  • word

    大豆

    Meaning

    Soybean

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'Nattou' means 'Natto' .

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