うどん

うどん
noun
udon; thick wheat noodles
1. udon; thick wheat noodles
A type of thick, chewy wheat flour noodle commonly used in Japanese cuisine, typically served in hot broth or cold with dipping sauce.
(つめ)たいうどんが()べたい。
I want to eat cold udon.
うどんをつるつる()べる。
To slurp up udon noodles.
讃岐(さぬき)うどんは香川県(かがわけん)名物(めいぶつ)だ。
Sanuki udon is a specialty of Kagawa Prefecture.

うどん is one of the most common traditional Japanese noodles.

COMMON TYPES:

  • ()けうどん: udon in hot broth
  • 釜揚(かまあ)げうどん: freshly boiled udon with dipping sauce
  • ざるうどん: cold udon on a bamboo tray
  • ()きうどん: stir-fried udon

RELATED TERMS:

  • うどん(): udon shop
  • 讃岐(さぬき)うどん: Sanuki-style udon (from Kagawa)

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