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こし【麹・糀】 : koshi | define meaning
koshi
Pronunciation: [koɕ(i̥)]
Definition
Noun
- (US) Mold; (UK) mould
- The mixture of mold, yeast and bacteria cultured on (rice) grain substrate, ultimately used in the process of fermentation to create alcohol.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 麹 糀 |
| Kana | こし |
| Romanization | koshi |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [koɕ(i̥)] |
意味：かび【黴】、こうじ【麹・糀】
麹
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, September 9). こし【麹・糀】 : koshi | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/2552/koshi/.