麦 kanji: meaning “barley”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N27 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- barley
- On'yomi
- バク
- Kun'yomi
- むぎ
Picture story to remember 麦
A grain stalk grows up tall, sprouts two walking legs, and strolls off the farm: it must be barley.
How to write 麦: stroke order
麦 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 麦
- 麦芽ばくがmalt
- 小麦こむぎwheat
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