蕎麦

Etymology
Not attested until the late 1400s, as a shortening of older.

Two theories exist regarding the ultimate derivation of the soba element:
 * Samuel Martin reconstructs soba as and derives it as a compound of 🇰🇲.


 * From, in reference to the seed of the plant being a triangular oval shape with protruding corners.

Considering the late appearance of soba in isolation with the meaning of, and the attested earlier senses of , Martin's reconstruction seems unlikely.

The kanji spelling is an example of, from 🇰🇲.

Noun

 * 1) buckwheat
 * 2) soba, a variety of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat
 * 1) soba, a variety of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat

Derived terms

 * : soba dipping sauce
 * : ramen
 * : freckles
 * : freckles; buckwheat chaff
 * : sobagaki, a dish of buckwheat paste