Meaning

Primary

Pear

Alternative

Asian Pear

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same, so this means pear too.

Note that usually refers specifically to the spherical Asian pear. When you want to refer to the teardrop-shaped European variety of pear, use the word 洋梨 (ようなし).

Reading

なし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

じゃあ、ミカさんは梨をむいてください。

Alright, Mika-san, please go ahead and peel the pear.

初めて梨ジュースを飲んだけど、意外とおいしかった!

I tried pear juice for the first time, and it was surprisingly good!

私は梨が大好きです。でも梨は傷みやすいので、お弁当には入れないようにしています。

I love pears, but since they spoil easily, I make sure not to put them in my bento.

この梨のマカロンは、お好みで冷やしても美味しく御賞味頂けます。

These pear macarons can also be enjoyed chilled, if that's to your liking.

Kanji Composition