大豆
daizu[da̠izɨ]
The Japanese word for soy is 大豆 (daizu).
大豆 refers specifically to soy beans.
Meaning: soy beans (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
daizu
Did you know?
- In Japan, there is a custom called 'Setsubun' where people throw roasted 大豆 at 'demons' to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck for the year.
- The word 大豆 literally translates to 'big bean', distinguishing it from the smaller beans used in other traditional dishes.
- In a grocery store, soy sauce is rarely called by the name of the bean, but is instead known as 醤油 (shouyu).
Examples in context
- この料理には醤油が必要です。This dish requires soy sauce.
- このお寿司にたまりをつけましょう。Let's dip this sushi in tamari.
- 大豆は健康に良いです。Daizu wa kenkou ni yoi desu.Soy beans are good for your health.
- この料理には大豆が使われています。Kono ryouri ni wa daizu ga tsukawarete imasu.Soy beans are used in this dish.
- 大豆の栽培は難しいです。Daizu no saibai wa muzukashii desu.Cultivating soy beans is difficult.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are looking at food labels at a supermarket.
- 美咲 Misaki健太、このお菓子に大豆が入っています。Kenta, kono okashi ni daizu ga haitte imasu.Kenta, this snack contains soy beans.
- 健太 Kenta本当だ。体に良さそうだね。Hontou da. Karada ni yosasou da ne.You're right. It looks healthy.
- 美咲 Misaki大豆は栄養が豊富ですから。Daizu wa eiyou ga houfu desu kara.Because soy is rich in nutrients.
- 健太 Kentaじゃあ、これを買おうか。Jaa, kore o kaou ka.Well then, shall we buy this?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soy” translations and entries 大豆, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
