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plum
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. Japanese apricot (Prunus mume)
  2. 2. Japanese plum
  3. 3. lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)
  4. 4. Prunus mume
This refers to the plum tree or its blossoms, which are celebrated in Japan as a sign that winter is ending and spring is approaching. Its flowers bloom earlier than cherry blossoms and are associated with elegance and endurance. The fruit is also commonly used in Japanese cuisine, such as in pickled form.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Ugh, the smell of this umeshu is so strong it's making my head spin!

Sentence 2

See? I told you — drink too much umeshu and it'll sneak up on you!

Sentence 3

"Let's meet before the ume blossoms fall," he said.

Sentence 4

By the way, ume blossoms come out before cherry blossoms, right?

Sentence 5

So, how much rock sugar do you put in umeshu?