顆粒(かりゅう)

かりゅう
noun
granule; granulated
food
1. granule; granulated
A small grain-like particle, or a product in granulated form such as medicine or instant food.
顆粒(かりゅう)タイプの薬(くすり)をください。
Please give me the granulated type of medicine.
この顆粒(かりゅう)だしは水(みず)にすぐ溶(と)ける。
This granulated dashi dissolves in water right away.
顆粒(かりゅう)状(じょう)のコーヒーはお湯(ゆ)を注(そそ)ぐだけで飲(の)める。
Granulated coffee can be drunk just by pouring hot water over it.

Refers to small grain-like particles, commonly encountered on packaging for instant foods, seasonings, and over-the-counter medicines in Japan. Granulated products are popular for their convenience — they dissolve quickly and are easy to measure.

Common collocations

  • 顆粒(かりゅう)だし: granulated dashi stock
  • 顆粒(かりゅう)状(じょう): in granule form
  • 顆粒(かりゅう)薬(やく): granulated medicine
  • 顆粒(かりゅう)タイプ: granule type

Related words

Related Words

Related: 粉末(ふんまつ) (powder)
Related: 錠剤(じょうざい) (tablet)
Related: 液体(えきたい) (liquid)
Compare: 粒状(りゅうじょう) (granular)
Compare: カプセル (capsule)
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Added 2026.4.18 2:34 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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