► 名詞
米 [(2)こめ] meaning: rice rank: 1
☆ 殆どの日本の家庭は毎日お米を炊く ⇨ Most Japanese homes cook rice every day (☛ お米 is often used in conversation)
御飯 [(1)ごはん] [coll] meaning: rice rank: 1
☆ 御飯は何合炊けばいいの？ ⇨ How many cups of rice should I cook? (☛ To clarify 御飯 refers to rice, it is often called 「白い御飯」as well)
赤飯 [(3)せきはん] meaning: rice rank: 3
☆ お祝いに赤飯を炊いた ⇨ We cooked red rice for a celebration (☛ Sticky rice cooked with red beans. A traditional dish for celebrating a special occasion)
稲 [(1)いね] meaning: rice rank: 4
☆ 彼等は稲を植えた ⇨ They planted rice plants (☛ Rice as a plant)