Berries & Tropical Fruits
Less common and tropical fruits
11 wordsEnglish (United States)Japanese
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Topic
- Food
/ˈbluː.bər.i/
ブルーベリー
a small, round, dark-blue berry with a sweet-tart flavor, grown on shrubs native to North America
noun
Examples
- She stirred blueberries into her morning yogurt.
- The muffins were packed with fresh blueberries.
/ˈræz.bər.i/
ラズベリー
a soft, red (or occasionally black or yellow) berry made of many small drupelets, with a sweet-tart flavor
noun
Examples
- He drizzled honey over a bowl of fresh raspberries.
- The tart was filled with raspberry jam and topped with cream.
/ˈblæk.bər.i/
ブラックベリー
a dark purple-black wild or cultivated berry made of small drupelets, with a sweet-tart flavor
noun
Examples
- They picked wild blackberries along the hiking trail.
- The blackberry pie had a deep purple filling and a flaky golden crust.
/ˈkræn.bər.i/
クランベリー
a small, round, bright-red berry with a very tart flavor, often used in juices, sauces, and dried snacks
noun
Examples
- Cranberry sauce is a traditional accompaniment to Thanksgiving turkey.
- She added dried cranberries to her oatmeal for a tart, chewy texture.
/ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/
あんず
a small, round stone fruit with soft, orange-yellow skin and flesh and a sweet, slightly tart flavor
noun
Examples
- She spread apricot jam on her toast each morning.
- Dried apricots make a convenient and nutritious snack.
/ˈpɒm.ɪ.ɡræn.ɪt/
ざくろ
a round fruit with a tough red skin filled with hundreds of juicy, jewel-like red seeds called arils, known for its sweet-tart flavor
noun
Examples
- She scattered pomegranate seeds over the salad for a burst of color and flavor.
- Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants and has a deep red color.
/ˈɡreɪp.fruːt/
グレープフルーツ
a large, round citrus fruit with a yellow or pink rind and tart, slightly bitter flesh that can be pink, red, or white
noun
Examples
- She halved a grapefruit and sprinkled it with sugar for breakfast.
- He drank a glass of grapefruit juice every morning.
/ˌtæn.dʒəˈriːn/
みかん
a small, sweet citrus fruit similar to an orange but with a looser skin that is easy to peel
noun
Examples
- She peeled a tangerine and shared the segments with her daughter.
- Tangerines are a popular snack during the winter holiday season.
/plʌm/
プラム
a smooth-skinned, oval or round fruit with sweet, juicy flesh and a flattened stone, ranging in color from red to purple to yellow
noun
Examples
- She bit into a plum and juice ran down her chin.
- The plum pudding is a traditional dessert served at Christmas.
/ˈreɪ.zən/
レーズン
a dried grape, typically dark brown, sweet, and wrinkled, used in baking, cooking, and as a snack
noun
Examples
- She added raisins and cinnamon to the rice pudding.
- The trail mix contained raisins, nuts, and dark chocolate chips.
/deɪt/
ナツメヤシの実
a small, sweet, dark-brown oval fruit with a thin skin and a long stone, grown on date palms in hot dry regions
noun
Examples
- She stuffed the dates with cream cheese and walnuts for a simple appetizer.
- Medjool dates are prized for their large size and rich, caramel-like sweetness.
日付
the day of the month or year as specified by a number
noun
Examples
- What's today's date?
- We need to set a date for the meeting.