grain, cereal

About this kanji

The kanji 穀 represents the concept of grain or cereal, which is a vital part of many diets around the world. This character is primarily used as a noun, often appearing in compounds related to various types of grains. For example, 穀物 (こくもつ) translates to 'grain' in general, while 穀類 (こくるい) refers to 'cereals' or 'grain types.' Another compound, 穀飴 (あめ), means 'malt syrup,' a sweetener made from grains. It's interesting to note that while the kanji has no commonly used verb form, its noun form is crucial in discussions about food and agriculture.

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Example sentences

• 穀物の収穫が始まりました。

  The harvest of the grains has begun.

Meanings across languages

English

grain, cereal

Tiếng Việt

hạt, ngũ cốc

日本語

穀物, 穀

한국어

곡물, 시리얼

中文

谷物, 谷类

id

biji, sereal

th

เมล็ด, พืชธัญพืช

es

grano, cereal

fr

grain, céréale

de

Korn, Getreide

pt

grão, cereal

Common compounds

• 穀物こくもつgrain, cereals
• 穀類こくるいgrains, cereal crops
• 穀飴あめmalt syrup