Grain in Japanese

"grain" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

粒

tsubu

4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "grain". The most common choice is shown first.

穀

Top pick

cereals, grain

Reading: koku

14 strokes · nature

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Where it comes from

Composed of grain and weapon. Striking grain.

What it carries

Grain, five grains, cereals. Represents grains.

Related kanji for "grain"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for grain?

The most common kanji for "grain" is 穀, read as koku. It means cereals, grain. Related kanji: 膚 (grain), 肌 (grain), 柾 (straight grain).

How many strokes does 穀 have?

穀 has 14 strokes.