乾かん燥そう果か

noun

dry fruit (botany)

Botanical term for fruits that naturally dry and split open at maturity, such as nuts, legumes, and follicles. Contrasts with 液果 (fleshy fruit).

See also: 乾果

• 豆まめのさやは乾かん燥そう果かの一いっ種しゅです。

  Bean pods are a type of dry fruit.

noun

dried fruit (food)

Refers to fruit that has been artificially or naturally dried for preservation, such as raisins or dried apricots. In everyday contexts, ドライフルーツ is more common.

• 乾かん燥そう果かはおやつにぴったりだ。

  Dried fruit is perfect for a snack.