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果実
kajitsu
Description
「果実」は木や草にできる、食べられる実のことです。
"果実" refers to the edible fruit that grows on trees or plants.
「果物」より少しかたい言い方で、ジュースやジャムのラベルなどでよく見ます。
It is a slightly more formal term than "果物" and is often seen on juice or jam labels.
Meanings
果実kajitsu
fruit; the edible fruit of a plant
この木は甘い果実をつけます。
This tree bears sweet fruit.
果実kajitsu
fruits or rewards of one's effort
努力の果実をやっと手にした。
I finally reaped the fruits of my efforts.
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Notes
- Etymology
果 (fruit) + 実 (nut/seed), a more formal or written word than 果物.
- Nuance
果実 sounds botanical or formal; everyday speech usually uses 果物 for fruit you eat.
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