ume
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.”
How to use ume
Learner’s notesIn 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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_____ plums are commonly pickled to make umeboshi.
Etymology
From Japanese "ume".
Rhymes for ume
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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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