Japanese Conversation · Level 131
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Japanese word
穀物
Pronunciation
Romajikokumotsu
Meaning
- noungrain
Example
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.
More examples
この地域では穀物の収穫が秋に始まります。ko no chi iki de wa koku motsu no shū kaku ga aki ni haji ma ri ma su
Harvesting grain begins in the fall in this region.
Core concept
Refers to edible seeds harvested from farm plants and used directly or as ingredients in food.
Common phrases
穀物を育てるkoku motsu o soda te ru
grow grain
穀物を収穫するkoku motsu o shū kaku su ru
harvest grain
穀物を輸出するkoku motsu o yu shutsu su ru
export grain
Similar words
穀類kokurui: A category term for edible seeds from plants such as rice, wheat, and corn.
Definition in Japanese
農作物のうち、米・麦など食料にする種子とその類。nō saku butsu no u chi bei mugi na do shoku ryō ni su ru shu shi to so no rui
Word origin
穀物 (kokumotsu) is formed from the Sino-Japanese elements 穀 (koku, "grain") and 物 (motsu, "thing"), meaning grain viewed as a useful substance.
Usage tips
- Grain is a common topic in conversations about farming, food prices, and world supplies, while cereal is more limited in some everyday uses.
Other meanings
- cerealnoun
Related words
- 穀物類kokumotsuruicerealsnoun