CEFR B1

plum

Translation

プラム / 西洋スモモ / スモモ

Meaning

A plum is a small round fruit with smooth skin and a stone inside. It can be eaten fresh, dried as a prune, or used in desserts and sauces. The learner trap is confusing plum with plumb, which is about depth, exactness, or vertical alignment.

Examples

  • 彼女は熟したプラムを昼食に二つ食べました。
    She ate two ripe plums for lunch.
  • このソースにはプラムと赤ワインが入っています。
    This sauce contains plums and red wine.