persimmon
On'yomi (音読み)
- シ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- かき
About this kanji
The kanji 柿 means "persimmon," a fruit that is popular in Japan. It is typically used as a noun, referring to the actual fruit. You might come across words like 渋柿 (しぶがき), which refers to an astringent persimmon, or 熟柿 (じゅくし), meaning a ripe one. Another interesting compound is 柿色 (かきいろ), describing a reddish-brown color reminiscent of persimmons. This kanji has a kun'yomi reading of かき and an on'yomi reading of シ. A quick note: persimmons can be eaten fresh or dried, and they hold cultural significance in Japan, often featured in seasonal dishes.
Example sentences
秋には柿が美味しい。
Persimmons are delicious in autumn.
Meanings across languages
- English
- persimmon
- Tiếng Việt
- hồng
- 日本語
- 柿, カキ
- 한국어
- 감
- 中文
- 柿子
- id
- kesemek
- th
- มะขามป้อม
- es
- caqui
- fr
- kaki
- de
- Persimone
- pt
- caqui
Common compounds
- 渋柿しぶがきastringent persimmon
- 熟柿じゅくしripe persimmon
- 樽柿たるがきpersimmons mellowed in a sake cask
- 柿色かきいろreddish-brown, yellowish-brown, persimmon color
- 柿渋かきしぶkakishibu, astringent persimmon juice used as a dye or to treat wood, paper, etc.
- 串柿くしがきdried persimmons on a skewer
- 甘柿あまがきsweet persimmon
- 筆柿ふでがきfudegaki (variety of sweet Japanese persimmon)
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