green yuzu; unripe yuzu
Refers to the green, unripe stage of the yuzu citrus fruit, often used for its aromatic zest and juice in Japanese cuisine.
See also: 柚子
Grating green yuzu peel and adding it to hot pot dishes enhances the aroma.
At this time of year, only unripe yuzu are available.
Standard kanji spelling for green/unripe yuzu.
Mixed kana spelling, common in everyday writing.
Abbreviated kanji spelling; also has an obsolete reading あおゆ.
Compound of 青 (ao, 'green, unripe') and 柚子 (yuzu, 'yuzu citrus'). The reading あおゆず is standard; the obsolete reading あおゆ is a contraction.