koji

/ˈkoʊd͡ʒi/

koji

English Noun Top 16,811

Definition

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.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 麹 (kōji).