Japanese dictionary
How to say "fruit" in Japanese
果物くだもの · kudamono
"Fruit" in Japanese is 果物 (kudamono). Menus and desserts often use フルーツ (furūtsu).
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Ways to say "fruit" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 果物くだもの · kudamono | Fruit. |
| フルーツふるーつ · furūtsu | Fruit (menus, desserts). |
| 果実かじつ · kajitsu | Fruit (formal; also juice labels). |
How to use it
果物 is a special reading listed in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
Fruit in Japan can be expensive, and beautifully packaged fruit is a popular gift.
Example sentences
- 果物が好きです。Kudamono ga suki desu.I like fruit.
- お見舞いに果物を持っていきました。O-mimai ni kudamono o motte ikimashita.I brought fruit when visiting someone in the hospital.
- フルーツパフェを頼みました。Furūtsu pafe o tanomimashita.I ordered a fruit parfait.
- 日本の果物は高いですね。Nihon no kudamono wa takai desu ne.Fruit in Japan is expensive, isn't it?
- 朝は果物とヨーグルトを食べます。Asa wa kudamono to yōguruto o tabemasu.I eat fruit and yogurt in the morning.
- この地域は果物の産地です。Kono chiiki wa kudamono no sanchi desu.This region is known for growing fruit.
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Questions
Why is fruit expensive in Japan?
Much Japanese fruit is grown with great care for size, sweetness and appearance, and some is sold as luxury gifts.
Why is 果物 read kudamono?
果物 is a special reading. Learn it as a whole word.
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