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Definition of amanatsu

amanatsu

/ˌɑːməˈnɑːtsuː/
a · ma · nat · su
Plural:amanatsus
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amanatsu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, yellowish-orange citrus fruit (Citrus natsudaidai) native to Japan, characterized by a thick rind and a sweet, slightly bitter flavor comparable to a pomelo or grapefruit.

Example

"During our visit to the Yamaguchi Prefecture, we enjoyed a refreshing dessert made from locally harvested amanatsu."

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• Rhymes for amanatsu

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 'amanatsu' (甘夏), which literally translates to 'sweet summer,' derived from 'amai' (sweet) and 'natsu' (summer).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amanatsu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amanatsu
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