Translation guide
Refers to the fruit of the Pyrus pyrifolia tree, commonly known as Asian pear, nashi pear, or apple pear. In Japanese, it is simply called 梨 (nashi).
Referring to the fruit itself, in general or as a category.
The standard word for Japanese pear. Used in everyday conversation.
Literally 'Japanese pear', used to distinguish from Western pears (洋梨). Common in contexts where distinction is needed.
和梨と洋梨では食感が違います。
Japanese pears and Western pears have different textures.
Another term for Japanese pear, but less common than 和梨. More formal or technical.
日本梨の栽培は古くから行われています。
Cultivation of Japanese pears has been carried out since ancient times.
Referring to one or more individual pears, e.g., when buying, eating, or counting.
Same word, used with counters or context. No plural form.
梨を一つください。
Please give me one Japanese pear.
昨日、梨を三個食べた。
I ate three Japanese pears yesterday.
Describing food, drinks, or products that have Japanese pear flavor or contain it.
Pattern meaning 'pear ~' (e.g., pear juice, pear tart).
梨のジュースを飲みたい。
I want to drink pear juice.
梨のタルトは季節限定です。
The pear tart is seasonal.
Means 'pear-flavored'. Common on snacks and drinks.
梨味のグミを見つけた。
I found pear-flavored gummies.
和梨 (wanashi) refers to Japanese pears, which are round, crisp, and apple-like. 洋梨 (younashi) refers to Western pears, which are typically bell-shaped and softer when ripe. In everyday speech, 梨 alone usually means Japanese pear in Japan.
和梨はシャリシャリしていて、洋梨はとろけるように柔らかい。
Japanese pears are crisp, while Western pears are meltingly soft.
Japanese pears are strongly associated with autumn. You may see them in seasonal greetings or as a typical autumn gift.
秋の味覚といえば梨です。
When it comes to autumn flavors, it's Japanese pears.