1.
Kyoho grape; large dark-purple Japanese grape variety
A premium variety of grape with very large, deep purple berries and a sweet, slightly tart flavor. One of the most popular and recognizable grape varieties in Japan.
巨峰は甘くておいしい。
Kyoho grapes are sweet and delicious.
巨峰を一房買った。
I bought a bunch of Kyoho grapes.
秋になると山梨県の農園で巨峰狩りが楽しめる。
In autumn you can enjoy Kyoho-grape picking at orchards in Yamanashi Prefecture.
Literally 'giant peak' — 巨 (giant) + 峰 (peak). The variety was developed in Japan in the 1940s and named after the silhouette of 富士山 visible from the breeding station.
CULTURAL CONTEXT:
Kyoho is treated as a premium gift fruit in Japan. The main production areas are 山梨, 長野, and 岡山. The berries are unusually large and are typically eaten by peeling the skin first.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 巨峰狩り: Kyoho-grape picking (orchard activity)
- 巨峰ジュース: Kyoho grape juice
- 種なし巨峰: seedless Kyoho
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ピオーネ: Pione — another large dark grape, often confused with Kyoho
- マスカット: Muscat — green-skinned aromatic variety
- シャインマスカット: Shine Muscat — premium green seedless variety, currently very popular