Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (きび) in Japanese

黍, 稷
Kana Reading
きび, きみ, キビ
Romaji
kibi, kimi, kibi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (common) millet (Panicum miliaceium); proso millet


Kanji in this word

12 strokes

millet

On'Yomi: ショ

Kun'Yomi: きび

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15 strokes

millet

On'Yomi: ショク

Kun'Yomi: きび

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