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noun

ume

OO-may

Ume (noun) means a Japanese fruit tree closely related to the plum and apricot, or its sour fruit, often pickled or used in drinks. Example: “Ume plums are commonly pickled to make umeboshi.”

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A Japanese fruit tree closely related to the plum and apricot, or its sour fruit, often pickled or used in drinks.
"Ume plums are commonly pickled to make umeboshi."

How to use ume

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Japanese plum-like fruit, often pickled or used to flavor drinks and food.

Word forms

ume plural, umes plural

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Etymology

From Japanese "ume".

Origin: Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ume” mean?

The word “ume” means a Japanese fruit tree closely related to the plum and apricot, or its sour fruit, often pickled or used in drinks. In plain terms, a Japanese plum-like fruit, often pickled or used to flavor drinks and food.

How do you pronounce “ume”?

“Ume” is pronounced OO-may (/ˈumeɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “ume” in a sentence?

Here is “ume” used in a sentence: “Ume plums are commonly pickled to make umeboshi.”

What part of speech is “ume”?

“Ume” is a noun.

Where does the word “ume” come from?

The word “ume” comes from Japanese.

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