How to say 'Noodles' in Japanese | うどん

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The Japanese word for Noodles is 'Udon', written as うどん in Japanese.

word

うどん

Meaning

Noodles

Reading

Udon

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'うどん (udon)' refers to a type of thick, chewy wheat flour noodle commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Udon is a staple food in Japan and is often served in a hot broth or chilled with a dipping sauce. It can be paired with various toppings such as tempura, green onions, or fish cakes. Example sentences: I ate udon for lunch「昼ごはんにうどんを食べた」(ひるごはんにうどんをたべた). This udon is delicious「このうどんは美味しい」(このうどんはおいしい). Udon is often enjoyed in different regional styles, such as 'kitsune udon' (with fried tofu) or 'tempura udon' (with tempura).

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

6487

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word うどん

This word contains 3 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

う

Reading

hiragana

ど

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hiragana

ん

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'Udon' means 'Noodles' .

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