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udon

OO-don

Udon (noun) means a thick, chewy Japanese noodle made from wheat flour. Example: “We ordered a steaming bowl of udon in broth for lunch.”

noun
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A thick, chewy Japanese noodle made from wheat flour.
"We ordered a steaming bowl of udon in broth for lunch."
"Udon noodles are thicker than soba and have a soft, springy bite."

How to use udon

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA thick Japanese wheat noodle, usually served hot in soup or stir-fried.

Common pairings
bowl of udon udon noodles udon soup

Word forms

udon plural, udons plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese, where the word likely traces back to the Chinese term for wonton.

Origin: Chinese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “udon” mean?

The word “udon” means a thick, chewy Japanese noodle made from wheat flour. In plain terms, a thick Japanese wheat noodle, usually served hot in soup or stir-fried.

How do you pronounce “udon”?

“Udon” is pronounced OO-don (/ˈuːdɒn/ in IPA).

How do you use “udon” in a sentence?

Here is “udon” used in a sentence: “We ordered a steaming bowl of udon in broth for lunch.”

What part of speech is “udon”?

“Udon” is a noun.

Where does the word “udon” come from?

The word “udon” comes from Chinese. Borrowed from Japanese, where the word likely traces back to the Chinese term for wonton.

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