No. 3,708 in Japanese
かき
"かき" can mean "persimmon" (柿) or "oyster" (牡蠣) in English, depending on the context.
In a sentence
私はかき氷が好きです。
I like shaved ice.
In this sentence, 'かき' is part of the word 'かき氷' which means 'shaved ice'. It is used to describe the icy food dish often enjoyed as a dessert.
庭でかきを育てています。
I am growing persimmons in the garden.
Here, 'かき' refers to persimmons, a type of fruit. The usage demonstrates its meaning as a noun referring to the fruit.
彼に手紙を書きました。
I wrote a letter to him.
Though pronounced 'かき', this sentence uses '書き' referring to the verb stem for '書く' (to write). It showcases the usage of this verb in constructing sentences.
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