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Wheat, Barley

むぎ (mugi)

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

Barley tea (麦茶, mugicha) is one of Japan's most popular summer drinks. Unlike regular tea, it contains no caffeine and is commonly served cold in homes and restaurants.

Memory Trick

Imagine a GOLDEN WHEAT FIELD swaying gently in the wind before harvest. Those tall stalks remind you of 麦.

Readings

Onyomi: バク (baku)

Kunyomi: むぎ (mugi)

Example Words

むぎ (mugi)
Wheat, Barley
麦茶
むぎちゃ (mugicha)
Barley tea
小麦
こむぎ (komugi)
Wheat
大麦
おおむぎ (oomugi)
Barley

Example Sentence

夏は 冷たい 麦茶を よく 飲みます。

なつは つめたい むぎちゃを よく のみます。

natsu wa tsumetai mugicha o yoku nomimasu

I often drink cold barley tea in summer.

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