“Noodles” in Japanese is 麺 (めん), pronounced men.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
A general word for noodles. Japan’s classics are うどん (thick wheat), そば (buckwheat) and ラーメン. Slurping is perfectly normal.
Example sentences
- 麺が好きです。めんがすきです。I like noodles.
- 冷たい麺を食べました。つめたいめんをたべました。I ate cold noodles.
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FAQ
How do you say noodles in Japanese?
Noodles in Japanese is 麺 (めん), pronounced “men”.
How do you write noodles in Japanese?
It's written 麺 with kanji, or めん in hiragana. Both are read men.