かむだち
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Japanese[edit]
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 麹 |
Alternative forms[edit]
- かんだち (kandachi)
Etymology[edit]
Attested in the Ruiju Myōgishō (c. 12th century).[1]
(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Noun[edit]
- (rare) koji: a mold, Aspergillus oryzae, used as a starter for rice, barley, soybeans, etc. to make sake, miso, etc.