Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 糯粟(もちあわ) in Japanese

糯粟
Kana Reading
もちあわ
Romaji
mochiawa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    glutinous millet (for making mochi and certain types of alcohol)


Kanji in this word

12 strokes

millet

On'Yomi: ゾク, ショク, ソク

Kun'Yomi: あわ, もみ

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20 strokes

glutinous rice

On'Yomi: ダ, ナ

Kun'Yomi: もちごめ

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