Kanji · N2

/ barley

Kanji for barley or wheat.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)バクSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)むぎNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

麦 carries the meaning barley or wheat.

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Common compounds with 麦

むぎばたけwheat field / barley field / cornfield
こむぎこwheat flour
むぎwheat / barley / oat
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