Translation of Japanese word "ラーメン" to English
ラーメン
ラーメン
[raamen]
IPA: /raamen/
Meaning
NounSoup noodles of wheat, with various ingredients (Japanese-Chinese style).
How to use
ラーメン (raamen) — 'ramen (wheat noodles in broth)'. 醤油ラーメン — soy sauce ramen. 豚骨ラーメン — Tonkotsu ramen. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
ramen
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ラーメン
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ラーメン
Romaji Transcription: raamen
Example Sentences
ラーメンは美味しいです。
ラーメンはおいしいです。
Ramen is delicious.
ラーメンを食べることができます。
ラーメンをたべることができます。
You can eat ramen.
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Common phrases
- とてもラーメン (totemo raamen)— very ramen
Frequency rank: #728 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "ラーメン" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ラーメン" means "ramen" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "ラーメン"?▼
The word "ラーメン" is read as "ラーメン" (raamen). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "ラーメンは美味しいです。".
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