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What is the Kanji for 'Flour' and 'Powder'? | 粉

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Flour' and 'Powder', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Flour' and 'Powder' is 粉.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ko

    こな

    kona

    onyomiふん

    fun

    Parts

    Rice Minute, Part

    Example Word

    花粉: pollen. The Japanese noun '花粉 (かふん)' refers to 'pollen', the fine powder produced by flowers, trees, and other plants for fertilization. It is commonly associated with seasonal allergies, known as '花粉症 (かふんしょう)', which many people experience during spring when pollen levels are high. Example sentences: Pollen is flying in the air「花粉が空気中を飛んでいる」(かふんがくうきちゅうをとんでいる). I have a pollen allergy「私は花粉症です」(わたしはかふんしょうです). The word is often used in medical or environmental contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1163

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    Meaning

    Powder

    word

    小麦粉

    Meaning

    Flour

    word

    花粉

    Meaning

    Pollen

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 18 kanji contain the part 米 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    Meaning

    Succeed, Inherit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sugar

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cosmetics, Apply makeup

    kanji

    Meaning

    Provisions, Food

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    kanji

    Meaning

    Purge, Solemn

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 分 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Atmosphere

    kanji

    Meaning

    In a tangle, Distract

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tray, Basin

    kanji

    Meaning

    Partition, Distribute widely

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 粉 mean?

粉 means 'Flour' and 'Powder'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.