穀
こく
koku
JLPT N114 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
穀 is the kanji for "Grain". A common reading is こく (koku). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Grain
Also : Cereals
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Readings
onこく/ koku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
殳
Example Sentences
穀物の価格が上昇している。
こくもつのかかくがじょうしょうしている。
The price of grain is rising.
穀倉地帯が豊作だった。
こくそうちたいがほうさくだった。
The grain belt had a bountiful harvest.
Vocabulary using 穀
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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