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54 杏
Apricot

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Meaning

Primary

Apricot

Word Type

noun

Reading

あんず

Notes

Groups

    • 杏 （あんず） Apricot

    • 銀杏 （いちょう、ぎんなん） Ginkgo, Ginkgo Nut, Ginkgo Tree

    • 梅 （うめ） Ume, Japanese Plum

    • 桃 （もも） Peach

    • 梨 （なし） Pear, Asian Pear

    • 杏 （あんず） Apricot

    • 杏 （あんず） Apricot

    • 梓 （シ、あずさ、kanji only、not on WK） Wood Block

Remarks

  • Peaches have skin with a soft fuzz.

  • Nectarines are almost genetically identical to peaches, but have a smooth skin.

  • Apricots are a different species of fruit than peaches and nectarines. They're much smaller, have more of a sweet-tart flavor when ripe, and aren't as juicy.

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