🇯🇵 How to say

“wheat” in Japanese

麦むぎ
Illustration of "wheat" in a Japanese cultural setting
Golden wheat fields stretch under a bright sun, with stalks swaying gently in the breeze, ready for harvest.

Usage note

麦 refers to both wheat and barley, common grains in Japan often used in foods like bread and barley tea, which is a popular summer drink.

Examples

  • パンは麦から作られます。

    Bread is made from wheat.

  • 麦茶が好きです。

    I like barley tea.

  • 麦畑が広がっています。

    The wheat fields spread out.

Quick check

What does "麦" mean?

  • A. wheat
  • B. alcohol
  • C. chicken
  • D. tiger

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