甘あま干ぼし

noun

dried persimmon; sun-dried peeled persimmon

Specifically refers to peeled persimmons dried in the sun, often with a sweeter, concentrated flavor. A traditional Japanese preserved fruit.

• 祖そ母ぼが作つくった甘あま干ぼしはとても甘あまくておいしい。

  The dried persimmons my grandmother made are very sweet and delicious.

• 秋あきになると、庭にわに甘あま干ぼし用ようの柿かきを吊つるす。

  In autumn, we hang persimmons for drying in the garden.

noun

half-dried fish; partially dried fish

Fish that has been lightly dried, not fully dehydrated. Often used in simmered dishes or grilled. Less common than the persimmon sense.

• この甘あま干ぼしの魚さかなは煮に付つけにすると柔やわらかく仕し上あがる。

  This half-dried fish becomes tender when simmered.