Japanese Conversation · Level 5
87 words
Japanese word
うどん
Pronunciation
Romajiudon
Meaning
- nounudon
Example
昼にうどんを食べます。hiru ni u do n o ta be ma su
I eat udon for lunch.
More examples
旅行先でうどんを注文します。ryo kō saki de u do n o chū mon shi ma su
I order udon when I travel.
Core concept
Refers to thick wheat noodles that are served in many kinds of hot or cold dishes.
Common phrases
うどんを食べるu do n o ta be ru
eat udon
うどんを注文するu do n o chū mon su ru
order udon
温かいうどんatata ka i u do n
hot udon
うどんを作るu do n o tsuku ru
make udon
Definition in Japanese
小麦粉を練って太く長く切った麺、またはそれを用いた料理。ko mugi kona o ne tte futo ku naga ku ki tta men ma ta wa so re o mochi i ta ryō ri
Word origin
The origin of うどん (udon) is not certain, although the older Japanese form うんどん (undon) is recorded before the modern form became established.
Usage tips
- In English, udon usually names both the thick noodles and dishes made with them, so menus may use it in phrases such as udon soup.