noun
Japanese raisin tree
A deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its edible fruit stalks that taste like raisins. Scientific name: Hovenia dulcis.
ケンポナシの果柄は甘くて、干しぶどうのような味がする。
The fruit stalks of the Japanese raisin tree are sweet and taste like raisins.
The Japanese name ケンポナシ is of uncertain origin. The kanji 玄圃梨 is an ateji spelling.