“Fruit” in Japanese is 果物 (くだもの), pronounced kudamono.
Pronunciation
The word has 4 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Fruit. In Japan, fruit can be a luxury gift: perfect melons and grapes are sold in gift shops for high prices.
Example sentences
- 果物が好きです。くだものがすきです。I like fruit.
- 果物を買いに行きます。くだものをかいにいきます。I’m going to buy fruit.
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FAQ
How do you say fruit in Japanese?
Fruit in Japanese is 果物 (くだもの), pronounced “kudamono”.
How do you write fruit in Japanese?
It's written 果物 with kanji, or くだもの in hiragana. Both are read kudamono.
Is 果物 on the JLPT?
Yes. 果物 (kudamono) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.