Kaki no Tane (柿の種)
I’m now eating 柿の種 (kaki no tane), which is one of famous Japanese rice snacks.
柿の種
柿 (kaki) means “persimmon” and 種 (tane) means “seed,” so the literal meaning of 柿の種 is “seeds of a persimmon.”
今私は「柿の種」を食べています。
The etymology of “kaki no tane” is very simple — it is because the shape of this snack is similar to seeds of a persimmon.
「柿の種」は日本で有名な、米菓子の一つです。
It is an orange color, is a bit spicy, and peanuts are often included in the same bag together.
「柿」は “persimmon,” 「種」は “seed” を意味するので、「柿の種」の文字通りの意味は “seeds of a persimmon” となります。
Also, it is often served as a snack with alcohol.
語源は至ってシンプルで、このお菓子の形が柿の種に似ているからです。
When you come to Japan, please try it once.
オレンジ色で少し辛いあられで、よくピーナッツが一緒に入っています。
