酵母
こうぼ yeast; leaven
Why it means this
酵 (fermentation) + 母 (a mother — the 'starter') — yeast; leaven.
Breakdown
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こうぼ yeast; leaven
酵 (fermentation) + 母 (a mother — the 'starter') — yeast; leaven.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.