Japanese pear; nashi pear
Refers specifically to the Japanese pear (Pyrus pyrifolia), distinct from Western pears. Commonly eaten crisp and juicy.
和梨は洋梨よりさっぱりした甘さがある。
Japanese pears have a lighter sweetness than Western pears.
秋になると和梨がたくさん出回る。
In autumn, Japanese pears become widely available.
Compound of 和 (wa, 'Japanese') and 梨 (nashi, 'pear'), distinguishing the native Japanese pear from Western varieties.