noun
late-ripening citrus; late-season citrus
Refers to citrus fruits that ripen late in the season, such as pomelo, hassaku, or iyokan. Often used in agricultural or culinary contexts.
晩柑の代表的な品種には、文旦や八朔があります。
Typical varieties of late-ripening citrus include pomelo and hassaku.
春先になると、晩柑が市場に出回り始める。
In early spring, late-ripening citrus starts appearing in markets.
柑橘 is the general term for citrus fruits, while 晩柑 specifically refers to those that ripen late in the season.
Compound of 晩 (late) and 柑 (citrus). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning.