germ rice; half-milled rice; semi-polished rice
Rice that has been milled to remove the bran layer but retains the germ. Often considered a healthier alternative to white rice.
Germ rice is said to be more nutritious than white rice.
Recently, more people are eating half-milled rice.
Compound of 胚芽 (はいが, 'germ' or 'embryo bud') and 米 (まい, 'rice').