This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: うめ、むめ、ウメ
Romaji: ume, mume, ume
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Definitions

1

Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Chinese plum

2

lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)

Kanji

Readings: バイ、 うめ
Meaning: plum
Readings: バイ、 うめ
Meaning: plum

Example Sentences

梅雨(つゆ)です。
➥It is our rainy season.
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梅雨(つゆ)(はい)った。
➥The rainy season has set in.
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梅雨(つゆ)はいつ()けるの。
➥When will the rainy season be over?
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いい塩梅(あんばい)だ。
➥The seasoning is just right.
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梅雨(つゆ)(はじ)まった。
➥The rainy season has set in.
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梅雨(つゆ)(はい)りましたね。
➥The rainy season has set in.
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