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VocabJLPT N2

tofu

NounPlace

Definitions

1. tofu
2. bean curd
3. Toufu
4. Tofu

This noun refers to tofu, the soft white food made from condensed soy milk that is a staple of Japanese and East Asian cuisine. It appears in countless Japanese dishes and is a very common word you will encounter in food-related conversations and recipes.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"If you pan-fry the tofu first, it won't fall apart as easily," my grandmother told me.

Sentence 2

I won't complain even if tofu is the star of dinner.

Sentence 3

I panicked when someone asked, "When does this tofu expire?"

Sentence 4

My cat comes running the moment it smells tofu!

Sentence 5

Why am I so satisfied with just one block of tofu?