Word details

とうもろこし

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word とうもろこし.

Dictionary

Entry

うもろこしトウモロコシ玉蜀黍NounUsually kanaFreq #43792
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

jewel, ball

5 strokesFrequency 737JLPT N2Grade 1

On

ギョク

Kun

たまたま--だま

Nanori

おうだん

green caterpillar, Szechwan

13 strokes

On

ショクゾク

Kun

いもむし

millet

12 strokes

On

ショ

Kun

きび

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