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Do the banners say "Soba"

Started by Obese-Wan Kenobi , May 14 2010 05:46 AM

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#1 Obese-Wan Kenobi

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Posted 14 May 2010 - 05:46 AM

Hi,

I just watch "Ramen Girl" and I noticed that the signs on the Ramen shop say "Soba" it's 2 Chinese characters plus the Hiragana for "So" and "Ba" It's on the building, the flags and the lantern.

Did they make a mistake?

Please see attached pic.

Thanks. Hope you can clarify.

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#2 Hiroyuki

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Posted 14 May 2010 - 05:56 AM

I think I have answered a similar question before.

Ramen is also called
chuka soba 中華そば
and
shina soba 支那そば.

Both chuka and shina mean china.

The term ramen has become widespread since the instant noodles were invented and sold as instant ramen.

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