Japanese symbol for “quinoa”

キヌア

Romaji: kinua

quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)

In Japanese, quinoa is キヌア (kinua).

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Meanings

n quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa)

Written forms: —. Readings: キヌア、キノア.

See also: Chinese symbol for “quinoa”.

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