おかめ
- homely woman (esp. one with a small low nose, high flat forehead, and bulging cheeks); plain womanword usually written using kana alonederogatorysee also お多福 and ひょっとこ
- soba in soup with slices of boiled fish paste, shiitake mushrooms, greens, seaweed, etc.abbreviationword usually written using kana alonesee also お亀蕎麦
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- homely woman (esp. one with a small low nose, high flat forehead, and bulging cheeks); plain woman
- soba in soup with slices of boiled fish paste, shiitake mushrooms, greens, seaweed, etc.
This meaning refers to a woman's physical appearance, often used in a somewhat humorous or affectionate way in Japanese culture. It's typically not used as a harsh insult.
A homely woman has an approachable appearance.
This meaning refers to a specific type of Japanese noodle dish that features soba noodles served in a savory broth with various toppings. It's a popular meal in various regions of Japan.
Generated collocations (experimental)
おかめそばOkame soba (soba in soup with various toppings)おかめかお顔homely faceおかめのようなlike a homely womanおかめやき焼きOkame-style grilled dishおかめのようなうつくし美しさbeauty of a homely kindおかめのでんせつ伝説legend of the homely womanおかめのようなえがお笑顔smile like a homely womanおかめをあいする愛するto love the homely womanおかめのおまもりお守りOkame talisman (for good fortune)おかめそばをたべる食べるto eat Okame soba
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