果物(くだもの)

果物(くだもの) refers to fruit, typically the sweet edible products of plants.

Types

• りんご: apple
• みかん: mandarin orange
• バナナ: banana
• いちご: strawberry
• 桃(もも): peach
• 葡萄(ぶどう): grape

Common expressions

• 果物(くだもの)を食(た)べる: to eat fruit
• 果物屋(くだものや): fruit shop
• 果物(くだもの)ジュース: fruit juice

Cultural note

Fruit in Japan is often expensive and given as gifts. High-quality fruit like メロン (melon) and 桃(もも) can be premium items.

Related words

• 野菜(やさい): vegetables
• フルーツ: fruit (loanword, often used for parfaits, desserts)