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穀
“grain / cereal” in Japanese is 穀, read koku (こく). It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 穀物 (grain).
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米は大切な穀物だ。
こめはたいせつなこくもつだ。Rice is an important grain.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 穀 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | grain / cereal |
| Readings | こく |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 穀物 (grain) |
How to read 穀
穀 is read koku (こく) depending on the word.
Words with 穀
- 穀物
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Updated: 2026-08-28