Japanese Conversation · Level 35
90 words
Japanese word
大豆
Pronunciation
Romajidaizu
Meaning
- nounsoybean
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Refers to the edible seed of a legume that is eaten whole or processed into many foods.
Common phrases
大豆を食べるdai zu o ta be ru
eat soybeans
大豆を使うdai zu o tsuka u
use soybeans
Definition in Japanese
食用や加工用にする、マメ科の一年草の種子。shoku yō ya ka kō yō ni su ru ma me ka no ichi nen sō no shu shi
Word origin
Combines 大 (dai, "large") and 豆 (zu, "bean"), describing a large bean.
Usage tips
- English uses soy both for the soybean itself and for products made from it, while soybean is the more specific word for the bean.