noun

  1. (husked grains of) rice.
  2. staple (product, etc.), necessity.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
こめ
めめ
めめ
 
 
コメ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

rice, USA, metre
ベイ こめ マイ (2nd, N3)
to divide
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)