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JLPT N19画 · 9 strokesradical 米

unhulled rice, (kokuji)

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • もみ

Mnemonic

Imagine a farmer proudly holding a handful of unhulled rice, where the rice grains shine like little white treasures waiting to be polished.

About this kanji

The kanji "籾" primarily means "unhulled rice," which is rice that has not yet been processed to remove the outer layers. This kanji is typically used as a noun and read as "もみ" (momi). Since it is more specialized, you won't find many common compounds using this kanji, but you might encounter it in agriculture or cooking contexts. It's important to note that while "籾" refers specifically to this stage of rice, it highlights the importance of rice in Japanese culture, often connecting to traditions and meals. This kanji showcases a unique aspect of Japanese agrarian life.

Example sentences

  • 籾を干す。

    Dry the unhulled rice.

Meanings across languages

English
unhulled rice, (kokuji)
한국어
中文
未去壳的米
id
beras belum diolah
th
ข้าวไม่ขัดขาว
es
arroz sin cáscara
fr
riz non décortiqué
de
ungeschälter Reis
pt
arroz não beneficiado

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