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Definition of kabosu
kabosu
/kəˈboʊ.suː/
ka · bo · su
Plural:kabosu
kabosu Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A round, green citrus fruit native to Japan, closely related to the yuzu, valued for its sharp, tart juice which is widely used as a seasoning or condiment in Japanese cuisine.
Example
"The chef squeezed fresh kabosu over the grilled white fish to add a bright, acidic finish to the dish."
2
The evergreen broad-leaf tree of the Rutaceae family that produces the kabosu fruit, cultivated primarily in the Ōita Prefecture of Japan.
Example
"The farmers carefully pruned the kabosu in the early spring to ensure a plentiful harvest later in the year."
Synonyms
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Borrowed directly from Japanese カボス (kabosu).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kabosu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kabosu