also: あきなすび
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.
秋茄子は味が濃くて美味しい。
Autumn eggplants have a rich flavor and are delicious.
祖母が秋茄子の煮浸しを作ってくれた。
My grandmother made simmered autumn eggplant for me.