Ume

JLPT N3

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梅 (Ume) is a Japanese noun meaning “Japanese apricot (Prunus mume), Japanese plum, ume, Chinese plum”.

Meanings

  1. nounJapanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; Chinese plum
  2. nounlowest (of a three-tier ranking system)

Examples

  • Plum blossoms come out in March.

  • The plum blossoms are at their best this week.

  • We visited Mito Park, which is famous for its plum blossoms.

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