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粉
Powder, Flour
こ (ko), こな (kona)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan is famous for its tempura and ramen, both of which rely on wheat flour (小麦粉). During spring, 花粉 (pollen) also becomes a major topic because of seasonal allergies.
Memory Trick
Imagine dropping a bag of flour onto the floor and watching white powder scatter everywhere. That fine powder helps you remember 粉 means 'powder.'
Readings
Onyomi: フン (fun)
Kunyomi: こ (ko), こな (kona)
Example Words
粉
こな (kona)
Powder
小麦粉
こむぎこ (komugiko)
Wheat flour
花粉
かふん (kafun)
Pollen
粉末
ふんまつ (funmatsu)
Powder
Example Sentence
この ケーキ は 小麦粉 を 使います。
この ケーキ は こむぎこ を つかいます。
kono keeki wa komugiko o tsukaimasu
This cake uses wheat flour.