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Meaning of tonkotsu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/tɒŋˈkɒtsuː/

Definitions

  1. A Japanese broth made from pork marrow, typically served with ramen.
    uncountable
  2. A Japanese tobacco-box.

Equivalents

Deutsch Tonkotsu
Italiano tonkotsu
日本語 豚骨
Русский тонко́цу

Examples

“Tonkotsu are distinguished from inro in several ways. The tonkotsu is a container for tobacco; the inro, for medicines.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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