ぶどう
ぶどう
noun
grapes
1.
grapes
Small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines. Used fresh, dried (raisins), and for wine.
ぶどう (grapes) is usually written in hiragana. The kanji 葡萄 exists but is rarely used.
COUNTING:
- 一房: one bunch
- 一粒: one grape
JAPANESE VARIETIES:
- 巨峰: Kyoho (large, dark purple)
- マスカット: Muscat
- シャインマスカット: Shine Muscat (premium)
- デラウェア: Delaware (small, seedless)
RELATED PRODUCTS:
CULTURAL NOTE:
山梨県 is Japan's top grape-producing region. Japanese grapes tend to be larger and sweeter than Western varieties.