生麺

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 生麺(なまめん) means fresh, undried noodles.
• Basic usage: It describes noodles being boiled or freshly made for use in a shop.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The reading and role of 生
  • Here 生 is read なま and indicates an undried state.
• The contrast with dried noodles
  • 生麺 refers to undried noodles; 乾麺(かんめん) refers to dried noodles.