(こな)

こな
noun
powder, flour
1. powder
A dry substance in the form of fine particles.
Powdered milk.
Powdered medicine is hard to take.
To sprinkle powdered cheese on pasta.
To grind stones into fine powder.
There are both powdered soap and liquid soap for laundry, but it is said that the powdered type removes stains better.
2. flour
Ground grain, especially wheat.
To make bread with wheat flour.
[Note: In compounds, read as こ]
(こな)ふるう。
To sift flour.
To bake bread with rice flour.
[Note: In compounds, read as こ]
When making a cake, first mix the flour and sugar.

(こな) means powder or flour.

TYPES OF FLOUR/POWDER:

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • (こな)にする (to grind into powder)
  • (こな)まぶす (to coat with powder)
  • (こな)をふるう (to sift flour)

NOTE ON READINGS:

  • As a standalone word: こな
  • In compounds: often こ (e.g., 小麦(こむぎ)())

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