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fuji

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfudʒi// fu·ji

n. a popular type of apple that is very sweet, crisp, and firm. It was first grown in Japan and usually has a red and yellow skin.

n. a large, crisp, and sweet cultivar of apple developed in Japan. Often used in the plural when referring to the fruit as a commodity.


SIMPLE

I usually pack a Fuji apple in my lunch bag.

CONTEXTUAL

The grocery store was out of Granny Smith apples, so I bought some Fuji apples for the fruit salad instead.

COMPLEX

Agricultural exports from the region have shifted toward high-sugar varieties like the Fuji, which commands a premium price in international markets due to its long shelf life and firm texture.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used as a modifier before 'apple' or as a standalone countable noun when referring to the fruit.

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