# 穀 — Grain

Frequency rank 1943 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 鐘 (Bell), less common than 蓮 (Lotus).

- On’yomi: こく
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 禾 Grain (Kangxi 115)
- Frequency path: Level XV of XX

A samurai wears a hat on top and protects rice below — the samurai in a hat guards the grain harvest, ensuring the precious food is safe.

In words:

- 穀物 こくもつ — grain,cereal,corn

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