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“rice (uncooked)” in Japanese

米こめ
Illustration of "rice (uncooked)" in a Japanese cultural setting
A person stands in a kitchen, holding a clear measuring cup filled with small, white grains. Sunlight streams through th…

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米 refers specifically to uncooked rice grains, the essential staple food in Japan. It's different from ご飯, which means cooked rice or a meal.

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