Definition of 麹 (こうじ)
こうじ
麹
こうじ
kouji
Common word
noun
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kōji, malted rice, malt, malt-like material from growing mold on rice, barley, beans, etc. (used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, etc.)
Other readings:
麹【かむだち】[1]
、糀【こうじ】
Notes:
- out-dated or obsolete kana usage
Related Kanji
| 麹 | malt, yeast |
| 糀 | malt, (kokuji) |