Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Wheat

Reading

Parts

夂Late 生Life

Example Word

麦: wheat. The Japanese noun '麦 (むぎ)' refers to 'wheat', a cereal grain widely cultivated for its seed. It is a staple food used in various forms such as flour, bread, and noodles. In Japan, wheat is also used to make products like udon noodles and beer. Example sentences: I eat bread made from wheat「小麦で作ったパンを食べます」(こむぎでつくったパンをたべます). The field is full of wheat「畑は麦でいっぱいです」(はたけはむぎでいっぱいです). Note that '麦' can sometimes refer to barley in certain contexts, but its primary meaning is wheat.

Radical

麥

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1329

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Noodles, Wheat flour

Reading

Parts

麦Wheat 面Face, Surface

Example Word

麺: noodles. The Japanese noun '麺 (めん)' refers to 'noodles', a staple in Japanese cuisine. This term broadly encompasses various types of noodles, including soba, udon, and ramen. It is commonly used in contexts related to food and dining. For example: I ate noodles for lunch「昼ご飯に麺を食べた」(ひるごはんにめんをたべた). This restaurant serves delicious noodles「このレストランは美味しい麺を出す」(このレストランはおいしいめんをだす). The word '麺' is often seen in menus and food-related discussions, highlighting its importance in Japanese culinary culture.

Radical

麥

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2070

Handwriting