Meaning of 麹(こうじ) in Japanese

麹, 糀
Kana Reading
こうじ
Romaji
kōji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    mould grown on rice, etc. as a starter to make sake (mold)

Related Kanji

麹

15 strokes

malt, yeast

On'Yomi: キク

Kun'Yomi: こうじ

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糀

13 strokes

malt, (kokuji)

On'Yomi:

Kun'Yomi: こうじ

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