English–Japanese

“tofu” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitōfu

Example

朝に豆腐を食べます。asa ni tō fu o ta be ma su

I eat tofu in the morning.

Illustration for 豆腐 (tofu)

How to say “tofu” in Japanese

“Tofu” in Japanese is 豆腐 (tōfu).

Describes soy milk transformed into a soft food that absorbs the flavors of other ingredients.

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

Example sentences with 豆腐

味噌汁に豆腐を入れます。mi so shiru ni tō fu o i re ma su

I add tofu to miso soup.

Tips for using 豆腐

  • In everyday English, tofu is usually treated as a mass noun, as in "some tofu" or "a block of tofu," rather than "a tofu."

“tofu” in other languages