←Back
麦
On'yomi
バク
BAKU
Kun'yomi
むぎ
mugi
barley · wheat
Details
Strokes7
Frequency#1615
Radical麦wheat(11)
Old Form麥
Stroke Order
Loading...
Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of wheat ear.
Symbolism
Wheat, barley, wheat field. Represents wheat.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Seasonal
Harvested in early summer May to June. Wheat autumn is summer seasonal word. Golden wheat fields are early summer scene.
Component Breakdown
麦=
龶夂
龶 + go slowly
Words & Expressions
Words written with 麦
蕎麦そばsoba
麦芽ばくがmalt
麦畑むぎばたけcornfield
麦茶むぎちゃbarley tea
小麦粉こむぎこwheat flour
Related Figures & Stories
土田麦僊
Name contains 麦
Tsuchida Bakusen was the art-name of a Japanese painter in the Nihonga style, active during the Taishō and early Shōwa eras.
WikipediaSimilar Kanji
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 麦 mean in Japanese?
麦 means barley, wheat.
How do you read 麦?
On'yomi: バク (BAKU). Kun'yomi: むぎ (mugi).
How many strokes does 麦 have?
麦 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 麦 (wheat).
Is 麦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
麦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means barley, wheat. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.