KANJI
穀
grain
cereals
Kun'yomi
—
On'yomi
こく
Example sentences
この地域は肥沃な土壌を持ち、様々な穀物が栽培されている。
This region has fertile soil, and various grains are cultivated.
世界の主要な穀倉地帯では、気候変動が収穫量に大きな影響を与えている。
In the world's major granary regions, climate change is having a significant impact on harvest yields.
健康志向の高まりから、白米だけでなく雑穀を食べる人が増えている。
Due to increasing health consciousness, the number of people eating not only white rice but also various other grains is increasing.
Practice exercises
1
穀
Answer
こく
2
穀物
grain, cereal
Answer
こくもつ
3
穀
Answer
grain
4
穀倉
granary, grainery
Answer
こくそう
5
雑穀
miscellaneous grains, minor cereals
Answer
ざっこく
6
米穀
rice (as a commodity)
Answer
べいこく