Translation of Japanese word "豆腐" to English
豆腐
とうふ
[toufu]
IPA: /toʊfu/
Meaning
NounA protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk.
How to use
豆腐 (tofu) — 'tofu / bean curd'. 絹ごし豆腐 (kinugoshi tofu) — silken tofu. 木綿豆腐 — firm tofu. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
tofu
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 豆腐
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): とうふ
Romaji Transcription: toufu
Example Sentences
私は豆腐を食べました。
I ate tofu.
豆腐は健康にいいです。
とうふはけんこうにいいです。
Tofu is good for health.
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Common phrases
- とても豆腐 (totemo toufu)— very tofu
Frequency rank: #738 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "豆腐" mean?▼
The Japanese word "豆腐" means "tofu" in English.
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The word "豆腐" is read as "とうふ" (toufu). 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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