とうもろこし
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とうもろこし
1
corn (Zea mays); maize
Examples
袋はとうもろこしではちきれそうだった。
The bag was bursting with corn.
Kanji in this Word
玉
5 strokes
Frequency: 737
JLPT N2
Grade 1
Meanings
jewel
ball
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たま
たま-
-だま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おう
だん
蜀
13 strokes
Meanings
green caterpillar
Szechwan
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショク
ゾク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いもむし
黍
12 strokes
Meanings
millet
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きび
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