English–Japanese
“grain” in Japanese
How to say “grain” in Japanese
“Grain” in Japanese is 粒 (tsubu).
Marks one small, separate unit of a substance, often something that can be counted individually, such as a grain, bead, particle, or drop.
Example sentences with 粒
瓶の底に砂の粒が残っています。bin no soko ni suna no tsubu ga noko tte i ma su
A grain of sand remains at the bottom of the bottle.
Tips for using 粒
- In Japanese, 粒 (tsubu) applies not only to grains but also to pills, beans, berries, and other small items when each unit is viewed separately.
Other Japanese words for “grain”
農家は穀物を育てています。nō ka wa koku motsu o soda te te i ma su
Farmers grow grain.