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麦
麦 (readings: ばく, むぎ; Japanese kanji) means “wheat / barley”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 麦茶 (barley tea).
What does 麦 mean?
| Kanji | 麦 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | wheat / barley |
| Readings | ばく, むぎ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 麦
麦 is read ばく or むぎ depending on the word.
Example words with 麦
| Example | 麦茶 (barley tea) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14