マロン
Meanings
1
Commonly used in food contexts, especially for sweet chestnuts and confections like マロングラッセ (marron glacé).
from French marron
In autumn, many sweets made with chestnuts appear.
This cake is filled with plenty of chestnut cream.
2
marron crayfish
Refers to two species of Australian freshwater crayfish (Cherax tenuimanus and Cherax cainii), often encountered in fishing or culinary contexts.
In Australia, marron is treated as a luxury ingredient.
Usage patterns
- マロンを使ったケーキa cake made with chestnuts
In autumn, cakes made with chestnuts are popular.
- マロンを剥くto peel a chestnut
My mother was skillfully peeling the chestnuts.