koji Meaning & Definition
/ˈkoʊd͡ʒi/
What Does Koji Mean?
As a noun, koji means A substance that is produced by letting a mold, especially Aspergillus oryzae, grow on rice, barley, soybeans, etc., used to make fermented products such as sake, amazake, miso, and soy sauce. It is also used to mean The mold used in such a preparation.
Koji at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkoʊd͡ʒi/ |
| Plural | kojis |
Koji Definition (Noun)
- A substance that is produced by letting a mold, especially Aspergillus oryzae, grow on rice, barley, soybeans, etc., used to make fermented products such as sake, amazake, miso, and soy sauce.
- The mold used in such a preparation.
Synonyms of Koji
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Koji synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
koji (usually uncountable, plural kojis)
Words That Rhyme With Koji
Origin of Koji
Borrowed from Japanese 麹 (kōji).