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年越しそば

年越し蕎麦、 年越蕎麦

Reading

Kana: としこしそば
Romaji: toshikoshisoba
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

soba noodles eaten on New Year's Eve

See also: 蕎麦

Kanji

Readings: ネン、 とし
Meanings: year, counter for years
Readings: エツ、 オツ、 こ.す、 -こ.す、 -ご.し、 こ.える、 -ご.え
Meanings: surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam
Readings: キョウ、 そば
Meaning: buckwheat
Readings: バク、 むぎ
Meanings: barley, wheat