ソイ
soi
Soy, soybean, soya bean
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How it’s used
Informal abbreviation used in casual speech or product names; 'soy' in English. In everyday conversation, you may hear it in contexts like cooking, food, or health.
Often confused with '大豆' (daizu), which is the formal word for whole soybeans; 'ソイ' is used in compound terms like 'soy milk' or 'soy sauce'.
Example sentences
このソイラテ、おいしいね。
This soy latte is delicious, isn't it?
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ソイバーガーを食べてみたい。
I want to try a soy burger.
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What does ソイ mean?
Soy, soybean, soya bean.
How do you pronounce ソイ?
ソイ (soi). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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