This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

麪包

麺麭

Readings

Kana: めんぽう、メンパオ
Romaji: menpou, menpao
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

bread

Note: めんぽう was originally a military term; メンパオ is from the Chinese word "mianbao"
Note: obscure term
See also: パン

Kanji

Readings: メン、 ベン、 むぎこ
Meanings: noodles, wheat flour
Readings: ホウ、 つつ.む、 くる.む
Meanings: wrap, pack up, cover, conceal
Readings: メン、 ベン、 むぎこ
Meanings: noodles, wheat flour
Readings: ホウ、 こなもち
Meaning: sticky rice ball