Japanese word

スープ

Pronunciation

Romajisūpu

Meaning

  • nounsoup

Example

このスープはおいしいです。ko no sū pu wa o i shi i de su

This soup is delicious.

Illustration for スープ (soup)

More examples

朝ご飯にスープを飲みます。asa go han ni sū pu o no mi ma su

I drink soup for breakfast.

昼食にスープを注文します。chū shoku ni sū pu o chū mon shi ma su

I order soup for lunch.

Core concept

Centers on food made by cooking ingredients in liquid, with the liquid itself forming the main part of the dish.

Common phrases

  • スープを注文するsū pu o chū mon su ru

    order soup

  • スープを飲むsū pu o no mu

    drink soup

  • 野菜スープya sai sū pu

    vegetable soup

Similar words

汁物shirumono: A liquid-based dish served as part of a meal.

Definition in Japanese

食材を煮込むなどして作る、汁の多い料理。shoku zai o ni ko mu na do shi te tsuku ru shiru no ō i ryō ri

Word origin

The Japanese noun スープ (sūpu, "soup") is borrowed from English soup, which comes from Old French soupe, originally a piece of bread soaked in broth.

Usage tips

  • In English, soup is usually uncountable when referring to the food in general, but a soup can mean one particular kind of soup.

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