Japanese Conversation · Level 83
60 words
Japanese word
柿
Pronunciation
Romajikaki
Meaning
- nounpersimmon
Example
この柿は甘いです。ko no kaki wa ama i de su
This persimmon is sweet.
More examples
秋になると、庭の柿が赤く色づきます。aki ni na ru to niwa no kaki ga aka ku iro zu ki ma su
In autumn, the persimmons in the garden turn red.
Core concept
Describes the edible fruit that hangs from a persimmon tree and becomes sweet as it ripens.
Common phrases
柿を食べるkaki o ta be ru
eat a persimmon
柿の木kaki no ki
persimmon tree
熟した柿juku shi ta kaki
ripe persimmon
Definition in Japanese
柿の木になる、熟すと甘く食べられる果実。kaki no ki ni na ru kona su to ama ku ta be ra re ru ka jitsu
Word origin
柿 (kaki) is a Japanese native term, written with 柿 (shi, "persimmon"), a character borrowed from Chinese writing.
Usage tips
- English distinguishes astringent persimmons from nonastringent ones, because some varieties must soften before their tannin taste fades.