Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 酵母(こうぼ) in Japanese

酵母
Kana Reading
こうぼ
Romaji
kōbo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    yeast; leaven


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

14 strokes

fermentation

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 5

5 strokes

mother

On'Yomi: ボ

Kun'Yomi: はは, も

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