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穀
穀 (readings: こく; Japanese kanji) means “grain / cereal”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 穀物 (grain).
What does 穀 mean?
| Kanji | 穀 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | grain / cereal |
| Readings | こく |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 穀
穀 is read こく depending on the word.
Example words with 穀
| Example | 穀物 (grain) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14