秋茄子あきなす

noun

autumn eggplant

Refers to eggplants harvested in autumn, often considered especially delicious. Also appears in the proverb 秋茄子は嫁に食わすな.

• 秋茄子あきなすは味あじが濃こくて美味おいしい。

  Autumn eggplants have a rich flavor and are delicious.

• 祖そ母ぼが秋茄子あきなすの煮に浸びたしを作つくってくれた。

  My grandmother made simmered autumn eggplant for me.