お米こめおこめMeanings1nounrice; husked grains of ricePolite form of 米 (こめ). Used in everyday conversation when referring to rice as food, especially in contexts like shopping, cooking, or eating. Often used by women and in customer service.See also: 米スーパーでお米こめを買かいました。I bought rice at the supermarket.お米こめを研といでから炊たいてください。