komugi

Komugi is a Japanese word meaning "wheat" and is used as a feminine given name. The term is written with the kanji 小麦 in standard usage and is pronounced komugi. In everyday Japanese, komugi refers to the cereal grain used to bake bread and other foods, and the word appears in literature and media as a symbol of nourishment and simplicity. As a given name, Komugi is most often used for girls, and it is frequently written in kana or with various kanji combinations chosen by parents.

In popular culture, Komugi is best known as a central character in the manga and anime Hunter x Hunter by Yoshihiro Togashi. She is portrayed as a blind girl who plays the strategic game Gungi and becomes closely connected to Meruem, the Chimera Ant king. Her relationship with Meruem serves as a focal point for the arc’s exploration of humanity, power, and compassion. The character's presence has made the name recognizable to fans of the series.

Because komugi is the everyday word for wheat, it appears in various contexts beyond names, including culinary writing and branding in Japan. As a personal name, it remains relatively uncommon but evokes imagery of grain, growth, and nourishment.