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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

    粉

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

    Reading

    kunyomiこ

    ko

    こな

    kona

    onyomiふん

    fun

    Parts

    米Rice 分Minute, Part

    Example Word

    粉: powder. The Japanese noun '粉 (こな)' means 'powder'. It refers to fine, dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance. This word is commonly used in contexts related to cooking, cosmetics, or any situation involving fine particles. For example: flour is a type of powder「小麦粉は粉の一種です」(こむぎこはこなのいっしゅです). She sprinkled powder on her face「彼女は顔に粉をふりかけました」(かのじょはかおにこなをふりかけました). Note that '粉' can also refer to substances like sugar, dust, or even snow in certain contexts, but the core meaning remains 'powder'.

    Radical

    米

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1163

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 粉

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

    kanji

    米

    Meaning

    Rice

    kanji

    分

    Meaning

    Minute, Part

Words Using 粉

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    粉

    Meaning

    Powder

    word

    小麦粉

    Meaning

    Flour

    word

    花粉

    Meaning

    Pollen

Kanji Related to 粉 Through the Part 米

These 18 kanji contain the part 米 as well.

    kanji

    数

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    来

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    番

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    奥

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    kanji

    料

    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

    kanji

    歯

    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    精

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

    kanji

    断

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    継

    Meaning

    Succeed, Inherit

    kanji

    粋

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    kanji

    迷

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    糖

    Meaning

    Sugar

    kanji

    粧

    Meaning

    Cosmetics, Apply makeup

    kanji

    糧

    Meaning

    Provisions, Food

    kanji

    粒

    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    kanji

    粘

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    粗

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    kanji

    粛

    Meaning

    Purge, Solemn

Kanji Related to 粉 Through the Part 分

These 5 kanji contain the part 分 as well.

    kanji

    貧

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    雰

    Meaning

    Atmosphere

    kanji

    紛

    Meaning

    In a tangle, Distract

    kanji

    盆

    Meaning

    Tray, Basin

    kanji

    頒

    Meaning

    Partition, Distribute widely

Learn the Kanji 粉

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.