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JLPT N1

玄米

玄米 is the Japanese word for brown rice. People often choose it instead of white rice because it’s healthier.

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Noun

Brown Rice

The direct equivalent of “brown rice” in English; unpolished rice that retains its bran layer and is considered more nutritious than white rice.

Example

健康 の ため に 、 白米 の 代わりに 玄米 を 食べ て い ます 。

For my health, I eat brown rice instead of white rice.

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玄米 is the Japanese word for brown rice. People often choose it instead of white rice because it's healthier.
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