豆
豆·bean
- On-yomi
- トウズ
- Kun-yomi
- まめ
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 豆腐 | とうふ | tofu |
| 大豆 | だいず | soybean |
| 豆 | まめ | bean |
| 小豆 | あずき | adzuki bean |
Example sentences
毎朝豆腐の味噌汁を飲む。
まいあさとうふのみそしるをのむ。
I have tofu miso soup every morning.
醤油は大豆から作られる。
しょうゆはだいずからつくられる。
Soy sauce is made from soybeans.
和菓子には小豆がよく使われる。
わがしにはあずきがよくつかわれる。
Adzuki beans are often used in Japanese sweets.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 大豆 as だいとう — it is だいず
- Reading 小豆 as しょうまめ — it is あずき
Memory aid
Picture it
A picture of a tall lidded bowl on a stand — the vessel beans were served in.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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