九きゅう穀こく

noun

the nine grains

A classical Chinese-derived term referring to nine staple grains (typically including rice, wheat, millet, etc.). Used in historical, literary, or ceremonial contexts; not part of everyday vocabulary.

• 九きゅう穀こくとは、古こ来らい中ちゅう国ごくで重じゅう要ようとされた九きゅう種しゅ類るいの穀こく物もつを指さす。

  The nine grains refer to the nine types of grain considered important in ancient China.