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peach (fruit or tree)
A sweet, fuzzy fruit with a large pit, or the tree that produces it. Peaches have special significance in Japanese and Chinese culture.
桃が甘くて美味しい。
The peach is sweet and delicious.
桃の花がきれいに咲いている。
Peach blossoms are blooming beautifully.
桃太郎は桃から生まれた。
Momotaro was born from a peach.
桃の皮をむいて食べた。
I peeled the peach and ate it.
夏になると桃が店に並ぶのが楽しみだ。
I look forward to seeing peaches in the stores when summer comes.
桃 refers to peaches (both the fruit and tree).
Common expressions:
- 桃の花 (peach blossom)
- 桃の節句/雛祭り (Girls' Day, March 3rd - "Peach Festival")
- 桃色 (pink; peach color)
- 白桃 (white peach - premium variety)
Counter: 個 (for fruits)
Cultural note:
Peaches symbolize longevity and protection against evil in East Asian culture. 桃太郎 (Momotaro) is one of Japan's most famous folk tales. 桃の節句 (Hinamatsuri/Girls' Day) on March 3rd features peach blossoms. Japanese white peaches (白桃), especially from Okayama and Yamanashi, are prized as summer gifts.