220.米


1. Meaning and Reading

  • rice
  • Onyomi : べい, まい
  • Kunyomi : こめ

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 十 : stick

The image of grains scattered around a stick (十) — symbolizing ‘rice’.

kanji illustration

3. Example Words

こめ
rice

Cook rice to make a meal.

玄米 げんまい
brown rice

Brown rice is good for your health.

米国 べいこく
America

I want to study abroad in America.