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Kanji Details for 麹

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Strokes: 15

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malt, yeast
  • キク
  • こうじ

Popular Words With This Kanji

  • 麹, 糀

    mould grown on rice, etc. as a starter to make sake (mold)

  • 麹菌

    yeast plant; yeast cell

  • 麹黴

    yeast plant; yeast cell