This is the 3907th most frequent Japanese word.
クリ
The Japanese word "クリ" (kuri) means "chestnut."
In this sentence, クリ (kuri) refers to chestnuts, a type of nut. It is used to describe the activity of collecting chestnuts during the autumn season.
秋になると、山でクリ拾いを楽しみます。
In autumn, we enjoy chestnut picking in the mountains.
Here, クリ (kuri) appears as part of the compound word 'クリーム色' (kurīmu iro), meaning 'cream color'. The word is borrowed from English and speaks to a cream-like aesthetic quality.
クリーム色の壁が部屋を明るくしています。
The cream-colored walls brighten up the room.
In this example, クリ (kuri) is included in the compound noun 'クリスマス' (kurisumasu), meaning 'Christmas'. It reflects the influence of Western culture in the Japanese language.