フルーツ
Meanings
1
Common loanword used for fruit in general, often in contexts like desserts, fruit baskets, or Western-style dishes.
I eat fruit for breakfast.
This cake has a lot of fruit on it.
Usage patterns
- フルーツの盛り合わせan assortment/platter of fruit
A fruit platter was served for dessert.
- フルーツを剥くto peel fruit
My mother peeled some fruit and served it.
- フルーツが熟すfor fruit to ripen
In summer, the fruit ripens sweetly.