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Rice plant

N3noun·ine

How to remember it

The living plant growing in the paddy, distinct from 米 (the harvested rice grain).

Example sentences

  • 秋になると稲が黄金色に変わる。

    あきになるといねがこがねいろにかわる。

    In autumn the rice plants turn golden.

  • 田んぼの稲が風に揺れている。

    たんぼのいねがかぜにゆれている。

    The rice plants in the paddy sway in the wind.

Usage

Refers to the growing plant; 米 is the grain and cooked rice.

Related words

田んぼ稲作稲穂

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