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べにこうじ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word べにこうじ

紅麹
ベニコウジ
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #189827
1

Monascus purpureus (species of mold); ang-khak

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1299
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

crimson
deep red

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
べに
くれない
あか.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
くれ
もみ
15 strokes
Frequency: 1988

Meanings

malt
yeast

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こうじ
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