くるみ
kurumi
The Japanese word for walnut is くるみ (kurumi).
くるみ is the noun used to refer to the walnut nut itself.
Meaning: nut (noun)
Which one should you use?
While くるみ refers to the nut, you can use related forms to describe the color. Adding the character for color to the end of the word creates an adjective for the color walnut. To use 'walnut-colored' as an adjective that specifically modifies a noun, you should use the form くるみ色の.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe something as being walnut-colored, use the form くるみ色の when it is placed before a noun.
How do you pronounce it?
kurumi
Did you know?
- The word くるみ comes from the verb くるむ, which means 'to wrap' or 'to envelop'. This refers to the way the walnut meat is wrapped in a hard shell.
- The word くるみ is a common feminine given name in Japan, often written with kanji characters that mean 'walnut' or 'encircle'.
- In traditional Japanese herbal medicine, the shell くるみの殻 is valued for its own medicinal properties rather than just the nut inside.
Examples in context
- 「このケーキにくるみを入れました。」I put walnuts in this cake.
- 「親がくるみを出してくれた。」My parents gave me some walnuts.
- くるみが好きです。kurumi ga suki desu.I like walnuts.
- このケーキにはくるみが入っています。kono keeki ni wa kurumi ga haitte imasu.This cake contains walnuts.
- くるみを割るのが大変です。kurumi o waru no ga taihen desu.Cracking walnuts is hard work.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are sharing a snack.
- 美咲 Misakiこのお菓子、くるみが入っているね。kono okashi, kurumi ga haitte iru ne.This snack has walnuts in it, doesn't it?
- 健太 Kentaうん、香ばしくておいしいよ。un, kōbashikute oishii yo.Yeah, they're fragrant and delicious.
- 美咲 Misaki健太くんはくるみが好きなの？Kenta-kun wa kurumi ga suki na no?Do you like walnuts, Kenta?
- 健太 Kenta大好きだよ。daisuki da yo.I love them.
