also: こくつぶ
Refers to a single seed or grain of a cereal crop, such as rice or wheat. Often used in agricultural or botanical contexts.
This variety produces many kernels per ear.
The size of the grain affects the yield.
Standard kanji form; the reading こくりゅう is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common and may be considered non-standard.
Compound of 穀 (cereal) and 粒 (grain, kernel). The reading こくりゅう uses the on'yomi of both characters, while こくつぶ mixes on'yomi and kun'yomi.