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JLPT N46画 · 6 strokesradical 禾grade 2freq #800

barley, wheat

On'yomi (音読み)

  • バク
  • ムギ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • むぎ

Mnemonic

As the barley stalks swayed, a large 'not' (勿) loomed above, warning the wheat not to fall under its weight.

About this kanji

The kanji 「麦」 primarily means "barley" or "wheat." It is often found in nouns rather than verbs, reflecting its use in food and drink. For example, 「小麦」 (こむぎ) means "wheat," while 「大麦」 (おおむぎ) refers to "barley." Another common compound is 「麦茶」 (むぎちゃ), which means "barley tea," a popular beverage in Japan. You might also come across 「麦酒」 (びーる), which is the word for "beer," highlighting the kanji's relevance in everyday culture. Keep in mind that while it refers to grains, its use is primarily culinary.

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Example sentences

  • 麦を作る農家は多い。

    There are many farmers growing wheat.

Meanings across languages

English
barley, wheat
Tiếng Việt
lúa mì, mạch nha
日本語
麦, 麦類
한국어
보리, 밀
中文
大麦, 小麦
id
barley, gandum
th
บาร์เลย์, ข้าวสาลี
es
cebada, trigo
fr
orge, blé
de
Gerste, Weizen
pt
cevada, trigo

Common compounds

  • 小麦こむぎwheat
  • 大麦おおむぎbarley
  • 麦茶むぎちゃbarley tea
  • 麦酒びーるbeer

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