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On'yomi
バク
BAKU
Kun'yomi
むぎ
mugi

barley · wheat

Details

Strokes7
Frequency#1615
Radicalwheat(11)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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龶 + go slowly

Cultural Context

Etymology

Pictograph of wheat ear.

Symbolism

Wheat, barley, wheat field. Represents wheat.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Enjoying a meal

Seasonal

Harvested in early summer May to June. Wheat autumn is summer seasonal word. Golden wheat fields are early summer scene.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 麦 mean in Japanese?

麦 means barley, wheat.

How do you read 麦?

On'yomi: バク (BAKU). Kun'yomi: むぎ (mugi).

How many strokes does 麦 have?

麦 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 麦 (wheat).

Is 麦 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 麦 (barley, wheat) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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