栃とちの実み

expression, noun

horse chestnut; conker

Refers specifically to the nut of the Japanese horse chestnut tree (Aesculus turbinata). Often used in contexts of foraging, traditional food (after leaching), or children's play.

• 秋あきになると、子こどもたちは栃とちの実みを拾ひろって遊あそぶ。

  In autumn, children pick up horse chestnuts and play with them.

• 栃とちの実みはあく抜ぬきをしてから食たべられる。

  Horse chestnuts can be eaten after removing their bitterness.