(こむぎ)

こむぎ
noun
wheat
food
1. wheat
A cereal grain used to make flour for bread, pasta, and other foods.
小麦(こむぎ)からパン(つく)
Bread is made from wheat.
I made a cake with wheat flour.
The price of wheat has gone up.
Many people grow wheat in this region.
Japan uses a lot of wheat, but most of it is bought from abroad.

小麦(こむぎ) refers to wheat as a grain crop, distinct from (こめ) (rice).

Writing

Literally "small wheat" - contrasts with 大麦(おおむぎ) (barley, "large wheat").

Compounds

Usage

Japan imports most of its wheat, primarily from the US, Canada, and Australia. 小麦粉(こむぎこ) is used for うどん, ラーメン, bread, and many other foods.

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