also: うるごめ
noun
non-glutinous rice; regular rice
Refers to the standard type of rice eaten in Japan, as opposed to もち米 (glutinous rice). Used in cooking and agriculture contexts.
See also: 粳 (うる)
うるち米は、普段の食事で食べるご飯の原料です。
Uruchi-mai is the rice used for the rice we eat in everyday meals.
もち米とうるち米を混ぜておこわを作ります。
We mix glutinous rice and non-glutinous rice to make okowa.