kanji

Meaning

Wheat

Reading

Parts

夂Late 生Life

Example Word

小麦: wheat. The Japanese noun '小麦 (こむぎ)' refers to 'wheat', the grain used to make flour, bread, and other food products. It is a staple ingredient in many cuisines and is commonly used in Japan for making udon noodles, bread, and pastries. Example sentences: Wheat is grown in this region「この地域では小麦が栽培されている」(このちいきではこむぎがさいばいされている). Bread is made from wheat「パンは小麦から作られる」(パンはこむぎからつくられる). The word is often used in agricultural or culinary contexts.

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