Definitions
- Referring to a sweet, orange fruit that is similar in shape to a tomato. - Talking about a tree that produces the persimmon fruit. - Describing a color that is similar to the ripe persimmon fruit.
- Referring to a sweet, orange fruit that is similar in shape to a tomato. - Talking about a tree that produces the kaki fruit. - Describing a color that is similar to the ripe kaki fruit.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a sweet, orange fruit that is similar in shape to a tomato.
- 2Both can be used to describe a tree that produces the fruit.
- 3Both can be used as an adjective to describe a color similar to the ripe fruit.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Persimmon is more commonly used in English-speaking countries, while kaki is more commonly used in Japan and other Asian countries.
- 2Varieties: There are different varieties of persimmons such as Hachiya and Fuyu, while kaki usually refers to the specific variety of persimmon known as the Japanese persimmon.
Remember this!
Persimmon and kaki are synonyms that both refer to a sweet, orange fruit that is similar in shape to a tomato. They can also be used to describe a tree that produces the fruit or a color similar to the ripe fruit. However, persimmon is more commonly used in English-speaking countries and has different varieties, while kaki is a Japanese word that usually refers to the Japanese persimmon variety.
