Translation of Japanese word "うどん" to English
うどん
うどん
[udon]
IPA: /ɯdon/
How to use
うどん (udon) — 'udon (thick wheat noodles)'. きつねうどん — Kitsune udon (with fried tofu).
🇬🇧 English
udon noodles
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: うどん
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): うどん
Romaji Transcription: udon
Example Sentences
うどんは、細長い麺です。
Udon is a type of Japanese noodle.
うどんは、健康に良いです。
Udon is good for health.
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What does the Japanese word "うどん" mean?▼
The Japanese word "うどん" means "udon noodles" in English.
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The word "うどん" is read as "うどん" (udon). 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: "A type of Japanese noodle made from wheat flour.".
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