also: ふるごめ
noun
old rice; rice from the previous year's harvest
Refers to rice harvested in a previous year, as opposed to 新米 (new rice). Often used in contexts of quality, price, or storage.
See also: 新米
古米は新米より安いことが多い。
Old rice is often cheaper than new rice.
この店では古米をブレンドして使っている。
This shop blends old rice for use.
新米 means 'new rice' (freshly harvested), the direct opposite of 古米.
Compound of 古 (old) and 米 (rice).