A category of edible items that generally grow on trees or plants, primarily consumed fresh, often enjoyed as a sweet or dessert-like snack after meals, and includes a variety of flavors and textures.
The term refers specifically to products of woody plants that bear consumable parts, such as apples, persimmons, and citrus fruits, but can also encompass certain herbaceous plants like pineapples and melons.
Historically used to denote not only the edible parts of plants but also included accompaniments to meals and sweet treats; over time, its meaning has narrowed to focus specifically on botanical fruits.
Example:
彼は果物の他何も食べない。
A shop or establishment that specializes in selling a variety of fresh fruits and sometimes related products.
An individual or business that engages in the wholesale or retail trade of fruits, often providing expert knowledge about different types of fruits.
A vendor or merchant whose primary focus is to supply seasonal and exotic fruits to customers, catering to their preferences and needs.
A local marketplace or storefront where customers can purchase assorted fruits, often emphasizing freshness and quality.
Example:
彼は最初くだもの屋に行った。
A type of confectionery that originated in the Heian period, characterized by its preparation method brought from Tang China, where dough made from rice or wheat flour is mixed with sweet herb and shaped like fruit before being deep-fried.
A traditional Japanese sweet that resembles fruit in appearance and is created by frying a dough mixture that includes a fragrant, sweetening herb, known for being decorative and often hung on trees.
A specific dessert representing cultural exchange between Japan and China, featuring a unique combination of ingredients and frying technique that results in a visually appealing and flavorful snack.
A title used to describe a fruit that is highly regarded for its unique taste and strong aroma, specifically referring to durian, known for its distinct characteristics among other fruits.
An expression that signifies the premier or most celebrated fruit within a cultural context, emphasizing the durian’s popularity and distinctiveness in various cuisines.
A colloquial term that conveys the idea of a fruit that evokes strong reactions, either of affection or aversion, marking it as an exceptional choice in fruit selections.