Quick answer
米 is the kanji for "Rice". The most common reading is こめ (kome). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Rice
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 米 represents 'RICE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of rice.
On-reading: べい — remember this sound by associating it with rice. Kun-reading: こめ.
Example Sentences
日本のお米はとてもおいしいです。
にほんのおこめはとてもおいしいです。
Japanese rice is very delicious.
欧米と日本の関係は重要です。
おうべいとにほんのかんけいはじゅうようです。
Relations between the West and Japan are important.
Vocabulary using 米
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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