Translation of Japanese word "そば" to English
そば
そば
[soba]
IPA: /soɓa/
How to use
そば (soba) — 'soba (buckwheat noodles)'. 年越しそば (toshikoshi soba) — New Year's Eve soba. ざるそば — cold zaru soba.
🇬🇧 English
soba noodles
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: そば
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): そば
Romaji Transcription: soba
Example Sentences
新米のそばを食べた
I ate fresh soba noodles
そばを冷やして食べた
I ate cold soba
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What does the Japanese word "そば" mean?▼
The Japanese word "そば" means "soba noodles" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "そば"?▼
The word "そば" is read as "そば" (soba). 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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