also: ぼんたん
noun
pomelo; shaddock
Refers to the large citrus fruit Citrus maxima. ザボン is a synonym.
See also: ザボン
文旦は柑橘類の中で最も大きい果物の一つです。
The pomelo is one of the largest citrus fruits.
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In some regions, there is a custom of eating pomelos at New Year's.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical or commercial contexts.
Katakana spelling for the reading ぶんたん.
Kana spelling for the reading ぶんたん.
Rarely used kanji form; 文旦 is preferred.
Common kana spelling for the reading ぼんたん.
The kanji 文旦 are ateji (phonetic characters) used for the fruit name. The reading ぶんたん likely derives from a Chinese source, while ぼんたん is a common variant. The exact origin is uncertain.