dried persimmon; korogaki
A type of dried persimmon, often associated with traditional Japanese confectionery and regional specialties.
I bought some dried persimmons as a souvenir.
The dried persimmons from this region are very sweet.
干し柿 is the general term for dried persimmon, while ころ柿 often refers to a specific variety or regional product.
Standard kanji spelling for this dried persimmon variety.
Alternate kanji spelling, also seen in product names.
Rarely used kanji form.
The exact derivation is uncertain; the spelling ころ柿 may be related to the shape or the process of rolling (転) the persimmons during drying.