KANJI
柿
persimmon
Kun'yomi
かき
On'yomi
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Example sentences
この地域では、秋になると干し柿が作られ、冬の間の貴重な名産となります。
In this region, when autumn arrives, dried persimmons are made, becoming a valuable local specialty during winter.
柿は熟れるにつれて、そのとろけるような食感と濃厚な甘みを増していく。
As persimmons ripen, they gradually increase their melting texture and rich sweetness.
日本では、渋柿を美味しく食べるために、様々な渋抜きの工夫がされてきた。
In Japan, various ingenuities have been employed to remove the astringency from astringent persimmons so they can be eaten deliciously.
Practice exercises
1
柿
Answer
かき
2
柿色
persimmon color; reddish-orange
Answer
かきいろ
3
柿落とし
inaugural performance; opening night (of a new theatre, etc.)
Answer
こけらおとし
4
柿
Answer
persimmon
5
干し柿
dried persimmon
Answer
ほしがき
6
柿の種
persimmon seed; Kaki no Tane (a type of rice cracker snack)
Answer
かきのたね