JLPT N1
大麦
大麦 is the Japanese word for barley. It’s the grain used in things like beer, barley tea, and healthy mixed-rice dishes.
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オオムギ Katakana form, often used in scientific or agricultural contexts
Noun
Barley
The grain known as barley, which is commonly used in various foods and drinks.
Example
健康 の ため に 、 白米 に 大麦 を 混ぜて 炊いて います 。
For my health, I cook my white rice mixed with barley.
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