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What does そば (soba) mean?

そば means beside, near; soba (buckwheat noodles).

Quick facts
Readingそば
Romajisoba
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
そば
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworksoba

beside, near; soba (buckwheat noodles)

GenkiGenki 15

Example sentences

  • I eat soba for lunch.

  • I live near the station.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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