freshness; degree of freshness
Often used for food, especially fish and produce, but also metaphorically for information or ideas.
This fish is very fresh.
Please share the information before it becomes stale.
This fish is very fresh, so it's perfect for sashimi.
As time passes, the freshness of vegetables declines.
I keep it in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness.
I always check the freshness before buying.
freshness preservation (of food)
Compound of 鮮 (fresh, vivid) and 度 (degree). The reading せんど is the standard on'yomi combination.