麦

音読おんよみ: バク

訓読くんよみ: むぎ

画数かくすう: 7 strokes

部首ぶしゅ: Self

Meaning

Wheat, barley, or other cereal crops


  • 小麦こむぎ — wheat
  • 大麦おおむぎ — barley
  • 麦茶むぎちゃ — barley tea
  • 麦畑むぎばたけ — wheat field
  • 麦芽ばくが — malt
  • 全麦ぜんむぎパン — whole wheat bread

This kanji represents essential crops in Japanese agriculture — especially wheat and barley. These grains are used for bread, noodles, tea, and more. The shape suggests a head of grain ready for harvest.

麦茶むぎちゃみます。
I drink barley tea.

全麦ぜんむぎパンからだにいいです。
Whole wheat bread is good for your health.

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Creates
麦芽ばくが — malt
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