noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
A general term for edible grains and cereal crops such as rice, wheat, barley, and maize. The English gloss “corn” should be understood in the broad grain/cereal sense, not only as American English “corn” meaning maize.
This country imports a lot of grain.
干ばつで穀物の価格が上がった。
Grain prices rose because of the drought.
In this region, they cultivate grains such as wheat.
Japan imports a large amount of grain from overseas.
Due to the weather, grain prices are rising.
Grain is a staple food in many countries.
major grain companies; grain majors