かき

かき

"かき" can mean "persimmon" (柿) or "oyster" (牡蠣) in English, depending on the context.

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.

私はかき氷が好きです。

I like shaved ice.

Here, 'かき' refers to persimmons, a type of fruit. The usage demonstrates its meaning as a noun referring to the fruit.

庭でかきを育てています。

I am growing persimmons in the garden.

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.

彼に手紙を書きました。

I wrote a letter to him.