串くし柿がき

noun

dried persimmons on a skewer

A traditional Japanese preserved food made by skewering peeled persimmons and drying them. Often associated with winter and New Year decorations or snacks.

• 冬ふゆになると、軒のき先さきに串くし柿がきが吊つるされているのを見みかける。

  In winter, you can see dried persimmons on skewers hanging under the eaves.

• 祖そ母ぼが毎まい年とし串くし柿がきを作つくって送おくってくれる。

  My grandmother makes dried persimmons on skewers and sends them to me every year.