苺 (méi) - Berry & wild strawberry
苺 · méi
Berry;
wild strawberry;
generic term for small fruits.
Berrywild strawberrygeneric term for small fruits.
Usage highlights
Wild strawberryStrawberryRaspberryBerry pickingStrawberry jamStrawberry cake
Usage & contexts
Examples
- I picked wild strawberries (野苺) in the forest.
- This is a type of raspberry (木苺).
- She made berry jam (苺ジャム).
Collocations
- Wild strawberry(野苺)
- Strawberry(苺)
- Raspberry(木苺)
- Berry picking(苺狩り)
- Strawberry jam(苺ジャム)
- Strawberry cake(苺ケーキ)
Idioms
- As red as a ripe strawberry(苺のように赤い)
- Sweet as a berry(苺のように甘い)
Cultural background
FAQ- In Japanese, 苺 specifically refers to strawberry, while in Chinese it's a more generic term for berries.
- Often associated with sweetness, youth, and natural beauty in both Chinese and Japanese cultures.