The kanji 豆 (pronounced まめ, mame) primarily means "bean" or "pea." It represents the small, edible seeds of certain plants, particularly those in the legume family. The character captures the essence of these nutritious and versatile foods.

・On-yomi (音読み): トウ (tō) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): まめ (mame)

⚫︎豆腐 (とうふ) Translation: Tofu (bean curd) ⚫︎大豆 (だいず) Translation: Soybean ⚫︎落花生 (らっかせい) Translation: Peanut

The kanji 豆 is a pictograph. It originally depicted a type of offering vessel, similar to a stemmed bowl used in ancient rituals. Over time, the form evolved to represent the shape of a bean, reflecting the food commonly offered in such vessels.