persimmon hung to dry; dried persimmon
Refers to a persimmon that has been peeled and hung to dry, a traditional Japanese method of preservation. Often used in contrast to 吊るし柿, which is a more common term for the same thing.
See also: 吊るし柿
In autumn, you can see scenes of persimmons hung to dry under the eaves.
祖母が送ってくれた釣り柿は甘くておいしい。
The dried persimmons my grandmother sent me are sweet and delicious.
Compound of 釣り (tsuri, 'hanging') + 柿 (kaki, 'persimmon'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely refers to the method of hanging persimmons to dry.