Noodles in Japanese
"noodles" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
麺
men
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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noodles, wheat flour
Reading: men
16 strokes
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.