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ヒノヒカリ

Meanings

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noun

Hinohikari (rice variety)

A popular Japanese rice cultivar known for its good taste and wide cultivation, especially in Kyushu.

今年ことしはヒノヒカリを栽さい培ばいしています。
We are growing Hinohikari rice this year.
ヒノヒカリはコシヒカリと並ならんで人にん気きのある品ひん種しゅです。
Hinohikari is a popular variety alongside Koshihikari.

Similar words

コシヒカリ
Koshihikari is another leading Japanese rice variety, often considered the standard for taste; Hinohikari is a later-developed variety with similar quality but better heat resistance.

Etymology

The name ヒノヒカリ (Hinohikari) combines 日 (hi, 'sun') and 光 (hikari, 'light'), reflecting its development in sunny Kyushu. The exact derivation is uncertain beyond this conventional association.