- umeboshi; pickled dried ume; pickled dried plum
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- pickled dried ume
- pickled dried plum
This refers to a traditional Japanese food item made from ume fruit, which is similar to a plum. It is often used as a condiment or side dish, known for its strong and salty flavor.
This is an alternative description of the same food item, emphasizing the type of fruit used. The term indicates that it is derived from a plum-like fruit, which is preserved through pickling and drying.
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"Why are you making that face?" "I ate some Japanese pickled plums, and they were really salty."
"These umeboshi aren't sour at all." "That's because their saltiness has been removed and they've been soaked in honey."