noun (common) (futsuumeishi) fermentation starter;yeast starter;seed malt

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) levadura;fermento

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) kōji;malted rice;malt;malt-like material from growing mold on rice, barley, beans, etc. (used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, etc.)

Kōji