If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for
"Beans", you've come to the right place!
The Japanese Kanji for
"Beans"
is "豆".
This kanji has 3 readings:
Its kunyomi reading is "Mame".
Its onyomi readings are "Tou" and "Zu".
kunyomi readings are based on the pronunciation of native Japanese words, and onyomi readings are based on the Chinese pronunciation of the character.
If you visually breakdown this kanji, you can see is made up of 3 parts:
The kanji "一" means "One"
and can be read as "Ichi", "Itsu" and "Hito". The kanji "口" means "Mouth"
and can be read as "Ku", "Kuchi" and "Kou". And The radical "䒑" means "Herbs"
.
Now, let's make sure you understand this kanji the other way around too.
What does the kanji "豆" mean in japanese?
"豆" means
"Beans"
.
Japanese School Students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while foreigners may learn this kanji in preparation for the JLPT N1 exam.
Here are some words that use this kanji:
納豆: "Natto". 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). 豆腐: "Tofu". The Japanese noun '豆腐 (とうふ)' refers to 'tofu', a food made from soybeans. It is a staple in Japanese cuisine and is known for its versatility and high protein content. Tofu can be prepared in various ways, such as fried, boiled, or eaten cold. For example: I ate tofu for dinner「夕食に豆腐を食べた」(ゆうしょくにとうふをたべた). This miso soup has tofu in it「この味噌汁には豆腐が入っている」(このみそしるにはとうふがはいっている). Tofu is often used in vegetarian and vegan diets as a meat substitute due to its texture and nutritional value. 豆: "Bean". The Japanese noun '豆 (まめ)' primarily means 'bean'. This word is used to refer to various types of beans, such as soybeans, green beans, or coffee beans. It can also be used metaphorically or in compound words to describe small, bean-like objects or concepts. For example: I like green beans「緑の豆が好きです」(みどりのまめがすきです). Coffee beans are roasted「コーヒーの豆は焙煎されます」(コーヒーのまめはばいせんされます). Additionally, '豆' can sometimes refer to small, round objects or even trivial matters, but the primary meaning remains 'bean'. 大豆: "Soybean". The Japanese noun '大豆 (だいず)' refers to 'soybean', a type of legume widely used in Japanese cuisine. Soybeans are a staple ingredient in many traditional dishes, such as tofu, miso, and soy sauce. They are also consumed in their whole form, often boiled or roasted. For example: I bought soybeans at the market「市場で大豆を買いました」(いちばでだいずをかいました). Soybeans are rich in protein「大豆はタンパク質が豊富です」(だいずはタンパクしつがほうふです). The word '大豆' is commonly used in both everyday conversation and cooking contexts. To make really sure you learn this Kanji, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this kanji.
But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.
Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.
This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:
The hiragana "と" is read as "to". The hiragana "う" is read as "u". The hiragana "ず" is read as "zu". The hiragana "ま" is read as "ma". And The hiragana "め" is read as "me".
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