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Grain


Meaning

Grain, Bead, Counter For Grains

Word Type

counter, independent noun

Explanation

Grains are made of single grains. You can also use this to refer to a bead or use it as a counter for grains.


Reading

つぶ

Explanation

You take all the grain and put it in a tube (つぶ). Just imagine doing this, grain by grain.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 粒の形

    the shape of the grain

    粒の数

    the number of grains

    粒の色

    the color of the grain

  • 雨粒

    raindrops

    ゴマ粒

    sesame seeds

    一粒

    one grain

  • 粒あん

    sweetened bean paste containing whole beans

    粒マスタード

    whole-grain mustard

    粒々

    pulpy, grainy

  • 粒がある

    there are grains

    粒がそろっている

    to be uniform (in size and quality), to be uniformly good

    粒が残る

    grains remain

  • ブドウの粒

    a grape

    トウモロコシの粒

    corn kernels

    砂の粒

    grains of sand

Context Sentences

私は一粒の岩塩をオブラートで包みました。

I wrapped a single grain of rock salt in a wafer.


Kanji Composition