Kanji for "Rice"
7 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "rice". The most popular choice is shown first.
米View details →
Top pick
rice, USA, metre
Reading: bei
6 strokes · nature
Related kanji for "rice"
田5 strokes稲14 strokes飯12 strokes鏡19 strokes鉢13 strokes餅14 strokes
rice field, rice paddy(also: )
den · nature
rice plant(also: )
tou · nature, wisdom
boiled rice(also: meal)
han · nature
round rice cake offering(also: mirror, speculum, barrel-head)
kyou · nature
rice tub(also: bowl, pot, crown)
hachi · nature, elegant
mochi rice cake(also: )
hei · nature, spiritual
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.