果実

• Reading: かじつ
• Romaji: kajitsu
• Kanji breakdown: 果 (ka) — fruit, result; 実 (jitsu) — fruit, reality, truth
• Pronunciation: /ka.dʑi.tsɯ/

Meaning

Fruit; the edible product of a plant, also used figuratively for the results of effort.

A noun that is more literary and formal than the everyday word 果物 (くだもの). Used in botanical, agricultural, and legal contexts. In law, 果実 can refer to profits or yields from property. Also used figuratively as in 努力の果実 (the fruits of one's labour).

Examples

1. 秋になると庭の木にたくさんの果実がなる。 When fall comes, the trees in the garden bear a lot of fruit.
2. 南国の果実は甘くてジューシーだ。 Tropical fruits are sweet and juicy.
3. この地域は温暖な気候で果実の栽培に適している。 This region has a mild climate that is well-suited for growing fruit.

Usage Guide

Context: agriculture, botany, literature

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 果 (fruit, result) + 実 (fruit, reality, truth). Both kanji independently can mean 'fruit,' and together they reinforce the meaning. 果 also carries the sense of 'outcome.'

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal