麹
かむだちok / こうじ
Also written as:
- 糀 (こうじ)
Meanings
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Noun
common noun-
mould grown on rice, barley, beans, etc. as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, etc. (mold); malted rice; malt.
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Word informations
- Common word: yes
- JLPT Level: None
Kanji
| 麹 | malt, yeast |
| 糀 | malt, (kokuji) |