English–Japanese

“noodles” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimen

Example

麺が好きです。men ga su ki de su

I like noodles.

Illustration for 麺 (noodles)

How to say “noodles” in Japanese

“Noodles” in Japanese is 麺 (men).

Refers to a grain-based dough shaped into a thin, flexible food that is cooked in many different ways.

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

Example sentences with 麺

夏は冷たい麺がおいしいです。natsu wa tsume ta i men ga o i shi i de su

Cold noodles are delicious in summer.

昼ご飯には、温かい麺を選びました。hiru go han ni wa atata ka i men o era bi ma shi ta

I chose hot noodles for lunch.

Tips for using 麺

  • In English, ramen is widely recognized as a specific Japanese dish, but Japanese 麺 (men, "noodles") covers a wider range of noodle foods.

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