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米
米 (readings: べい, まい, こめ; Japanese kanji) means “rice / America”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 米国 (United States).
What does 米 mean?
| Kanji | 米 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | rice / America |
| Readings | べい, まい, こめ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 米
米 is read べい or まい or こめ depending on the word.
Example words with 米
| Example | 米国 (United States) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14