English–Japanese

“oden” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajioden

Example

コンビニでおでんを買います。ko n bi ni de o de n o ka i ma su

I buy oden at a convenience store.

Illustration for おでん (oden)

How to say “oden” in Japanese

“Oden” in Japanese is おでん (oden).

Describes assorted foods gently simmering together in a savory broth, with each piece absorbing the shared flavor.

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

Example sentences with おでん

大根はおでんの人気の具です。dai kon wa o de n no nin ki no gu de su

Daikon is a popular ingredient in oden.

Tips for using おでん

  • In Japan, oden is commonly sold from heated containers at convenience stores, where customers select individual pieces rather than ordering one fixed serving.

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