Japanese for Kids · Level 7
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Japanese word
木の実
Pronunciation
Romajikinomi
Meaning
- nounnut
Example
秋に木の実をひろいます。aki ni ki no mi o hi ro i ma su
I pick up nuts in fall.
More examples
冬に備えて、リスは木の実をたくわえます。fuyu ni sona e te ri su wa ki no mi o ta ku wa e ma su
To prepare for winter, a squirrel stores nuts.
Core concept
Refers to a fruit or seed that grows on a tree, including nuts and some berries.
Common phrases
木の実を拾うki no mi o hiro u
pick up nuts
木の実を集めるki no mi o atsu me ru
collect nuts
木の実を食べるki no mi o ta be ru
eat nuts
Definition in Japanese
木になる果実や種子などの総称。ki ni na ru ka jitsu ya shu shi na do no sō shō
Word origin
The noun 木の実 (kinomi, "fruit or seed of a tree") combines 木 (ki, "tree") and 実 (mi, "fruit or seed").
Usage tips
- Unlike the English word nut, 木の実 (kinomi) can include berries and other tree fruits as well as nuts.
Other meanings
- berrynoun
- fruit of a treenoun