JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
麦 — barley
- Reading
- バク・むぎ
- Meaning
- barley; wheat
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
麦 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is バク・むぎ and it means barley; wheat. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
麦 appears in everyday japanese words such as 蕎麦 (soba) and 小麦 (wheat).
Japanese words containing 麦
Frequently asked questions
What does 麦 mean in Japanese?
麦 means barley; wheat in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 麦 read?
麦 is read バク・むぎ. Reading it inside real words — 蕎麦 and 小麦 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 麦 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 麦 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 麦 in a word?
A common word containing 麦 is 蕎麦 (そば) — "soba". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 麦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 麦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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