English–Japanese

“soybean” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidaizu

Example

大豆から豆腐を作ります。dai zu ka ra tō fu o tsuku ri ma su

We make tofu from soybeans.

Illustration for 大豆 (soybean)

How to say “soybean” in Japanese

“Soybean” in Japanese is 大豆 (daizu).

Refers to the edible seed of a legume that is eaten whole or processed into many foods.

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

Example sentences with 大豆

大豆はたんぱく質を多く含みます。dai zu wa ta n pa ku shitsu o ō ku fuku mi ma su

Soybeans contain a lot of protein.

Tips for using 大豆

  • English uses soy both for the soybean itself and for products made from it, while soybean is the more specific word for the bean.

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