🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

ラーメン

Pronunciation / Transliteration: rāmen

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ramen/ˈrɑː.mən/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"昨日の夜、美味しいラーメンを食べに行きました。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

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As noun
  1. 1

    A Japanese dish of wheat noodles served in a fish or meat-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso and topped with ingredients such as sliced pork, nori, menma, and scallions.

    "We went to a little downtown shop to get a hot bowl of ramen for lunch."

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ramen' originates from the Chinese word 'lamian', which means 'pulled noodles'. It was introduced to Japan in the late 19th century and has since evolved into a popular dish characterized by its rich broth and various toppings.

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