こくわ

noun

hardy kiwi; kiwi berry; tara vine; bower vine

A deciduous vine native to East Asia, producing small, smooth-skinned, edible fruits. The fruit is often called 'kiwi berry' in English.

See also: 猿梨

• こくわの実みはビタミンCが豊ほう富ふだ。

  Hardy kiwi fruit is rich in vitamin C.

• 庭にわにこくわを植うえた。

  I planted a hardy kiwi vine in the garden.