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【No. 1118】Kaki no Tane (柿の種)

Jan 9, 2018 11:28
I'm now eating 柿の種 (kaki no tane), which is one of famous Japanese rice snacks.

柿 (kaki) means "persimmon" and 種 (tane) means "seed," so the literal meaning of 柿の種 is "seeds of a persimmon."

The etymology of "kaki no tane" is very simple -- it is because the shape of this snack is similar to seeds of a persimmon.

It is an orange color, is a bit spicy, and peanuts are often included in the same bag together.

Also, it is often served as a snack with alcohol.

When you come to Japan, please try it once.
柿の種

今私は「柿の種」を食べています。

「柿の種」は日本で有名な、米菓子の一つです。

「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。

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。

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。

そして、お酒のおつまみとして親しまれています。

日本に来たら、一度試してみてください。

Corrections (2)

No. 1 eveychua
  • I'm now eating 柿の種 (kaki no tane), which is one of famous Japanese rice snacks.
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
  • 柿 (kaki) means "persimmon" and 種 (tane) means "seed," so the literal meaning of 柿の種 is "seeds of a persimmon."
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
  • The etymology of "kaki no tane" is very simple -- it is because the shape of this snack is similar to seeds of a persimmon.
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
  • It is an orange color, is a bit spicy, and peanuts are often included in the same bag together.
  • It is an in orange color, is a bit spicy, and peanuts are often included in the same bag together.
  • Also, it is often served as a snack with alcohol.
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
  • When you come to Japan, please try it once.
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
Toru
Thank you so much for the correction! (^^)
No. 2 Chris
  • I'm now eating 柿の種 (kaki no tane), which is one of famous Japanese rice snacks.
  • I'm now eating 柿の種 (kaki no tane), which is one of Japan's famous rice snacks.

    I think this ordering seems more natural to me.

  • 柿 (kaki) means "persimmon" and 種 (tane) means "seed," so the literal meaning of 柿の種 is "seeds of a persimmon."
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
  • It is an orange color, is a bit spicy, and peanuts are often included in the same bag together.
  • It is orange in color, is a bit spicy, and peanuts are often included in the same bag together.
  • Also, it is often served as a snack with alcohol.
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
  • When you come to Japan, please try it once.
  • This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!
Toru
Thank you so much for the corrections! :)

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