English–Japanese

“bean” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimame

Example

夕食に豆を食べます。yū shoku ni mame o ta be ma su

I eat beans for dinner.

Illustration for 豆 (bean)

How to say “bean” in Japanese

“Bean” in Japanese is 豆 (mame).

Refers to a legume plant's seed or pod when it is considered as food.

Full entry for 豆: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 豆

休日に豆を使ったスープを作ります。kyū jitsu ni mame o tsuka tta sū pu o tsuku ri ma su

I make soup with beans on holidays.

Tips for using 豆

  • When a Japanese speaker says 豆 (mame) about food without naming a variety, the listener may identify the specific bean or pea from the surrounding context.

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