also: くろスグリ · クロスグリ
Refers to the fruit or the plant Ribes nigrum. Often used in the context of jams, juices, and liqueurs like cassis.
See also: カシス
I spread blackcurrant jam on the bread.
This cocktail contains blackcurrant liqueur.
Common mixed kanji-kana spelling; the kanji 酸塊 is rare and may not be widely recognized.
Mixed kanji-katakana spelling; katakana for the plant name is common in botanical contexts.
All-katakana spelling; often used in menus, recipes, and product labels.
Full kanji spelling using 酸塊 for 'currant'; very rare and likely to be misread.
Compound of 黒 (kuro, 'black') and すぐり (suguri, 'currant'). The word すぐり is of uncertain origin, possibly from a native Japanese plant name.