梅

• 読み: うめ
• ローマ字: ume
• 漢字の分解: 梅 (bai/ume) — plum, Japanese apricot
• 発音: /ɯ.me/

意味

Plum; Japanese apricot. Also refers to the lowest tier in a three-level ranking system (松竹梅).

A noun for the Japanese plum tree and its fruit. Culturally significant as a symbol of perseverance, since plum blossoms bloom in late winter before cherry blossoms. Also used in the traditional ranking system 松竹梅 (pine-bamboo-plum), where 梅 is the lowest rank, commonly seen on restaurant menus and gift sets.

例文

1. 庭の梅の花がもう咲き始めた。
2. お弁当は梅のセットにします。
3. 梅干しは日本の伝統的な食べ物だ。

使い方ガイド

場面: food, seasons, ranking systems

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

The kanji 梅 combines 木 (tree) and 毎 (every), originally a pictographic representation of the plum tree. The plum was introduced to Japan from China and became deeply embedded in Japanese culture and poetry.

文化的背景

時代: Ancient

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal