noun
dried persimmon; sun-dried peeled persimmon
Specifically refers to peeled persimmons dried in the sun, often with a sweeter, concentrated flavor. A traditional Japanese preserved fruit.
祖母が作った甘干しはとても甘くておいしい。
The dried persimmons my grandmother made are very sweet and delicious.
秋になると、庭に甘干し用の柿を吊るす。
In autumn, we hang persimmons for drying in the garden.
noun
half-dried fish; partially dried fish
Fish that has been lightly dried, not fully dehydrated. Often used in simmered dishes or grilled. Less common than the persimmon sense.
この甘干しの魚は煮付けにすると柔らかく仕上がる。
This half-dried fish becomes tender when simmered.
干し柿 is the general term for dried persimmon, while 甘干し emphasizes the sweetening effect of sun-drying peeled fruit.
干物 is the broad term for dried fish, whereas 甘干し refers specifically to fish that is only partially dried, retaining more moisture.
Compound of 甘 (ama, 'sweet') and 干し (boshi, 'drying'). The name reflects the sweetening effect of sun-drying on persimmons, and by extension, the mild drying process for fish.