soba; buckwheat noodles
Refers specifically to the noodles made from buckwheat flour, as opposed to the plant or the dish as a whole. Often used in culinary contexts.
See also: そば
The soba noodles at this shop have a rich aroma and go down smoothly.
Soba noodles are made by kneading buckwheat flour, rolling it thin, and cutting it into thin strips.
Standard kanji spelling for buckwheat noodles.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling, also common.
Abbreviated kanji form, mainly for search.
Abbreviated mixed form, mainly for search.
From 蕎麦 (soba, 'buckwheat') + 切り (kiri, 'cutting'), referring to the process of cutting the dough into noodles.