Word details

麹

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 麹.

Dictionary

Entry

麹糀こうじかむだち (麹)NounFreq #40175
1

kōji; malted rice; malt; malt-like material from growing mold on rice, barley, beans, etc. (used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, etc.)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

麹

malt, yeast

15 strokesFrequency 1,988

On

キク

Kun

こうじ
糀

malt, (kokuji)

13 strokes

Kun

こうじ

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