milling (grains); flour milling
Refers to the process of grinding grains into flour. Often used in historical or traditional contexts.
miller
A person who mills grain. Less common in modern Japanese; often encountered in historical or occupational contexts.
In the old days, they used waterwheels for milling.
The miller starts grinding flour early in the morning.
Alternate kanji spelling using 挽く (to grind).
Search-only kanji form; not commonly used in modern writing.
Compound of 粉 (こな, flour) and ひき (連用形 of 挽く, to grind). The spelling 粉挽き uses the kanji for grinding, while 粉ひき is a common mixed form.