Fine particles in powder form; used for cooking, cosmetics, or industrial products (e.g., flour, face powder).
小麦粉や片栗粉は料理でよく使う粉だ。
Wheat flour and potato starch are powders often used in cooking.
粉が風で舞って目に入ってしまった。
The powder blew in the wind and got into my eyes.
化粧品のフェイスパウダーは細かい粉だ。
Face powder in cosmetics is a fine powder.
床に粉がこぼれて掃除が大変だった。
Powder spilled on the floor and cleaning was a hassle.
Slang for heroin or similar white powdered narcotics. Illegal and discouraged usage.
警察は粉の売買を取り締まった。
The police cracked down on the trafficking of heroin (slang: 'powder').
彼は若い頃に粉に手を出していたという噂がある。
There are rumors that he got involved with heroin (powder) when he was young.