VocabJLPT N3
(husked grains of) rice
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. (husked grains of) rice
  2. 2. staple (product, etc.)
  3. 3. (online) comment
Uncooked rice, which is a staple food in Japan. This word specifically refers to the raw grain, as opposed to the cooked form, which uses a different word.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Can you go buy some rice before evening?

Sentence 2

This document summarizes the annual rice consumption figures.

Sentence 3

Want to switch it up and have bread instead of rice for once?

Sentence 4

The rice from that shop is so glossy — it's the best!

Sentence 5

Why is rice so expensive right now, seriously?