Noodles in Japanese

"noodles" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

麺

men

Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

麺

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noodles, wheat flour

Reading: men

16 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of wheat and face. Wheat face.

What it carries

Noodles, ramen, udon. Represents noodles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for noodles?

The most common kanji for "noodles" is 麺, read as men. It means noodles, wheat flour. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 麺 have?

麺 has 16 strokes.