麹

糀

Readings

Kana: こうじ、かむだち

Romaji: kouji, kamudachi

Definition

noun

1

mould grown on rice, barley, beans, etc. as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, etc. (mold); malted rice; malt

Kanji

麹

Readings: キク、 こうじ

Meanings: malt, yeast

糀

Reading: こうじ

Meanings: malt, (kokuji)