どんぐり
Meanings
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acorn
usually written using kana alone
The nut of an oak tree; commonly encountered in children's stories, crafts, and as animal food.
I picked up acorns in the park.
A squirrel is eating an acorn.
Usage patterns
- どんぐりを拾うto pick up/gather acorns
I picked up a lot of acorns at the park.
- どんぐりが落ちるfor acorns to fall (from a tree)
When autumn comes, acorns fall from the trees.