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

うじ
かむだち (麹)
Noun
Freq #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.)

Kanji in this Word

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
13 strokes

Meanings

malt
(kokuji)

Readings

Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こうじ
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