Refers to the grain Indian millet (sorghum). The word is usually written in kana.
There are areas in Hokkaido where Indian millet is cultivated.
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 唐黍 is rare.
Katakana spelling, sometimes used for emphasis or in botanical contexts.
Rare kanji spelling; the word is normally written in kana.
The origin is uncertain; the kanji 唐黍 literally means 'Tang millet', suggesting a historical association with China.