This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

麦わら

麦藁、 麦稈

Readings

Kana: むぎわら、ばっかん
Romaji: mugiwara, bakkan
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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wheat straw; barley straw

Kanji

Readings: バク、 むぎ
Meanings: barley, wheat
Readings: コウ、 わら
Meaning: straw
Readings: カン、 わら
Meanings: straw, hollow stem

Example Sentence

ボールを(まる)く、そして(かた)くするために(むぎ)わらをいっぱいに()()んでいました。
➥They filled them with straw to make them round and hard.
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