デーツデーツMeanings1noundate (fruit)Refers to the sweet fruit of the date palm, commonly eaten dried. In Japanese, デーツ is the standard term, distinct from デート (romantic date).デーツは栄えい養よう価かが高たかく、自し然ぜんな甘あまみがある。Dates are highly nutritious and have a natural sweetness.