noun
Japanese raisin tree
A deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its edible fruit stalks that taste like raisins. Scientific name: Hovenia dulcis.
ケンポナシの果柄は甘くて、干しぶどうのような味がする。
The fruit stalks of the Japanese raisin tree are sweet and taste like raisins.
Rare kanji spelling; the katakana form is standard.
The Japanese name ケンポナシ is of uncertain origin. The kanji 玄圃梨 is an ateji spelling.