Koji

//ˈkoʊd͡ʒi// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A substance that is produced by letting a mold, especially Aspergillus oryzae, grow on rice, barley, soybeans, etc., used to make fermented products such as sake, amazake, miso, and soy sauce. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    The mold used in such a preparation. uncountable, usually
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from Japanese.

Example

More examples

"Koji was caught in a shower on his way home."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Japanese 麹 (kōji).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Japanese こうじ (Kōji).

Related phrases

aspergillus oryzae

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