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tofu.

tofu, specifically soft or extra-soft unpressed fresh tofu

4 characters2 syllables approx.Bahasa Indonesia language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtofu/Standard-Indonesian[ˈt̪o.fu]Standard-Indonesian
  1. tofu, specifically soft or extra-soft unpressed fresh tofu

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Japanese 豆腐(とうふ) (tōfu), from Middle Chinese 豆腐 (duwᴴ bju^X, “curdled bean”). Doublet of tahu from Min Nan 豆腐 (tāu-hū).

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