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麺

On'yomi
メン・ベン
MEN / BEN
Kun'yomi
むぎこ
mugiko

noodles · wheat flour

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#2331
Radical麦wheat(11)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of wheat and face. Wheat face.

Symbolism

Noodles, ramen, udon. Represents noodles.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Enjoying a meal

Component Breakdown

麺=
麦面

麦 + 面

Words & Expressions

Words written with 麺

拉麺ラーメンramen

Proverbs & Idioms

細い麺のよう

ほそいめんのよう

Like thin noodles

Very thin

Similar Kanji

麦7

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 麺 mean in Japanese?

麺 means noodles, wheat flour.

How do you read 麺?

On'yomi: メン、ベン (MEN, BEN). Kun'yomi: むぎこ (mugiko).

How many strokes does 麺 have?

麺 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 麦 (wheat).

Is 麺 a good kanji for a tattoo?

麺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means noodles, wheat flour. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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