Vocabulary

What does 替え玉 (かえだま, kaedama) mean?

替え玉 (かえだま, kaedama) means stand-in; proxy; substitute.

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Readingかえだま
Romajikaedama
Part of speechnoun
かえだま
kaedama

stand-in; proxy; substitute

  1. 1noun stand-in; proxy; substitute
  2. 2noun second serving of noodles (to add to one's remaining ramen broth)

Also written: 替玉

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