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[こうじ(麹)]
kouji
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[こうじ(糀)]
kouji
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[かむだち(麹)]
kamudachi
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English Meaning(s) for 麹

noun
  1. 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.)
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Definition and Synonyms for 麹

Yeast any of various single-celled fungi that reproduce asexually by budding or division
Synonyms: イースト, 酵母, 酵母菌, 麹
Yeast a commercial leavening agent containing yeast cells
Synonyms: イースト, パン種, 酵母, 麹
Yeast used to raise the dough in making bread and for fermenting beer or whiskey
Synonyms: イースト, パン種, 酵母, 麹

Meanings for each kanji in 麹

» malt; yeast

Categories 麹 is a member of

Fungus an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter
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Leavening a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
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