dried persimmon; hoshigaki
Refers to persimmons that are peeled and hung to dry, a traditional Japanese method of preservation. Often used in the context of autumn and winter food.
秋になると、軒先に吊るし柿が並ぶ。
In autumn, dried persimmons are hung under the eaves.
The dried persimmons my grandmother made are very sweet.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant spelling with 吊し instead of 吊るし.
Compound of 吊るし (hanging) + 柿 (persimmon).