Kanji for "Rice"

7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rice". The most popular choice is shown first.

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rice, USA, metre

Reading: bei

6 strokes · nature

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for rice?

The most common kanji for "rice" is 米, read as bei. It means rice, USA, metre. Related kanji: 田 (rice field, rice paddy), 稲 (rice plant), 飯 (boiled rice), 鏡 (round rice cake offering), 鉢 (rice tub), 餅 (mochi rice cake).

How many strokes does 米 have?

米 has 6 strokes.