glutinous millet; sticky millet
A type of millet with a sticky, glutinous texture when cooked; used in traditional Japanese confectionery and porridge.
もちきびは、もち米のように粘り気がある雑穀です。
Glutinous millet is a grain that becomes sticky like glutinous rice.
このお菓子にはもちきびが使われています。
This sweet is made with glutinous millet.
きび is common (non-glutinous) millet; もちきび is a specific sticky variety.
Kana spelling is standard; the word is usually written in kana.
Kanji form using 糯 (glutinous) and 黍 (millet); rarely used.
Kanji form using 餅 (mochi) and 黍 (millet); rarely used.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical or culinary contexts.
Compound of もち (glutinous) and きび (millet). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name directly describes its sticky texture.