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VocabJLPT N1

corn (Zea mays)

Noun

Definitions

1. corn (Zea mays)
2. maize
3. Maize

This is the Japanese word for corn, the tall grain crop with yellow kernels eaten as a vegetable. It is written in katakana because it originates from a foreign-derived term. You'll commonly encounter it on food menus, in recipes, and in grocery stores across Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Want to count the kernels?" my friend joked.

Sentence 2

"Want a little more pepper in the corn soup?" she asked.

Sentence 3

I spotted some sweet corn at the morning market and just had to buy it!

Sentence 4

Which region's corn is the most popular?

Sentence 5

What's the best timing for harvesting corn?