梅干し
うめぼし umeboshi; pickled dried ume
Why it means this
梅 (ume plum) + 干し (dried) — salt-pickled, sun-dried ume; the intensely sour red condiment.
Breakdown
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うめぼし umeboshi; pickled dried ume
梅 (ume plum) + 干し (dried) — salt-pickled, sun-dried ume; the intensely sour red condiment.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.