玄米
also: くろまい · こくまい
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Meanings
1
brown rice; unpolished rice; unmilled rice
Rice that has been hulled but retains the bran layer, giving it a light brown color and nuttier flavor. Commonly contrasted with white rice (白米).
For my health, I eat brown rice instead of white rice.
Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice.
2
black rice; forbidden rice
A type of rice with a deep black or purple bran layer, often used in traditional or festive dishes. Not the same as brown rice, though the kanji 黒米 can be ambiguous.
Black rice is a type of ancient grain and is sometimes eaten on celebratory occasions.