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What is the Kanji for 'Grain' and 'Grains'? | 粒

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Grain' and 'Grains' is 粒.

    kanji

    粒

    Meaning

    Grain, Grains

    Reading

    kunyomiつぶ

    tsubu

    onyomiりゅう

    ryuu

    Parts

    立Stand 米Rice

    Example Word

    粒: grain or particle. The Japanese noun '粒 (つぶ)' refers to a small, discrete unit or piece, often used to describe grains, particles, or tiny objects. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing rice grains, sand particles, or even small items like beads. For example: There are many grains of rice「ご飯の粒がたくさんある」(ごはんのつぶがたくさんある). The sand particles are fine「砂の粒が細かい」(すなのつぶがこまかい). This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can also be found in idiomatic expressions, such as '粒が揃う (つぶがそろう)', which means 'to be of uniform quality'.

    Radical

    米

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1567

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 粒

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

    kanji

    立

    Meaning

    Stand

    kanji

    米

    Meaning

    Rice

Words Using 粒

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    粒

    Meaning

    Grain, Particle

Kanji Related to 粒 Through the Part 立

These 14 kanji contain the part 立 as well.

    kanji

    泣

    Meaning

    Weep, Cry

    kanji

    端

    Meaning

    End, Edge

    kanji

    音

    Meaning

    Sound

    kanji

    商

    Meaning

    Trade, Deal

    kanji

    拉

    Meaning

    Yank, Abduct

    kanji

    童

    Meaning

    Juvenile

    kanji

    顔

    Meaning

    Face

    kanji

    章

    Meaning

    Chapter, Badge

    kanji

    翌

    Meaning

    Next, Following

    kanji

    競

    Meaning

    Compete

    kanji

    竜

    Meaning

    Dragon

    kanji

    辛

    Meaning

    Hard, Spicy

    kanji

    親

    Meaning

    Parent

    kanji

    位

    Meaning

    Rank

Kanji Related to 粒 Through the Part 米

These 18 kanji contain the part 米 as well.

    kanji

    糧

    Meaning

    Provisions, Food

    kanji

    精

    Meaning

    Spirit, Refine

    kanji

    糖

    Meaning

    Sugar

    kanji

    来

    Meaning

    Come

    kanji

    粋

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    kanji

    数

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    迷

    Meaning

    Perplexed, Astray

    kanji

    奥

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    kanji

    歯

    Meaning

    Tooth

    kanji

    粛

    Meaning

    Purge, Solemn

    kanji

    番

    Meaning

    Turn

    kanji

    断

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    料

    Meaning

    Materials, Fee

    kanji

    粉

    Meaning

    Flour, Powder

    kanji

    粧

    Meaning

    Cosmetics, Apply makeup

    kanji

    粘

    Meaning

    Sticky

    kanji

    粗

    Meaning

    Coarse, Rough

    kanji

    継

    Meaning

    Succeed, Inherit

Learn the Kanji 粒

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 粒 mean?

粒 means 'Grain' and 'Grains'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, 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.