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麻婆豆腐

マーボー豆腐、 マーボ豆腐

Readings

Kana: マーボーどうふ、マーボどうふ、マーボードーフ
Romaji: ma-bo-doufu, ma-bodoufu, ma-bo-do-fu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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mapo doufu; mapo tofu; spicy Sichuan dish of tofu and minced meat

(Food term)

Kanji

Readings: マ、 マア、 あさ
Meanings: hemp, flax, numb
Readings: バ、 ばば、 ばあ
Meanings: old woman, grandma, wet nurse
Readings: トウ、 ズ、 まめ、 まめ-
Meanings: beans, pea, midget
Readings: フ、 くさ.る、 -くさ.る、 くさ.れる、 くさ.れ、 くさ.らす、 くさ.す
Meanings: rot, decay, sour