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koji

KOHD-zhee

Koji (noun) means Rice, barley, or soybeans that have been inoculated with a mold and fermented, used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, and similar foods. Example: “The brewery let the koji cultivate for two days before adding it to the mash.”

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Rice, barley, or soybeans that have been inoculated with a mold and fermented, used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, and similar foods.
"The brewery let the koji cultivate for two days before adding it to the mash."
"Miso gets its distinctive flavour from koji fermentation."

How to use koji

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA fermented grain used to kick-start the making of sake, miso, and soy sauce.

Common pairings
koji rice koji mold

Word forms

kojis plural

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Etymology

From Japanese 麹 (kōji), the fermenting agent used across Japanese cuisine.

Origin: Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “koji” mean?

The word “koji” means rice, barley, or soybeans that have been inoculated with a mold and fermented, used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, and similar foods. In plain terms, a fermented grain used to kick-start the making of sake, miso, and soy sauce.

How do you pronounce “koji”?

“Koji” is pronounced KOHD-zhee (/ˈkoʊd͡ʒi/ in IPA).

How do you use “koji” in a sentence?

Here is “koji” used in a sentence: “The brewery let the koji cultivate for two days before adding it to the mash.”

What part of speech is “koji”?

“Koji” is a noun.

Where does the word “koji” come from?

The word “koji” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 麹 (kōji), the fermenting agent used across Japanese cuisine.

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