/ Dictionary / Index J Japanese persimmon: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Jap'anese' persim'mon Pronunciation: [key] the soft, orange or reddish, edible fruit of an Asian tree, Diospyros kaki. the tree itself. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Japanese pear Japanese plum Related Content Daily Word Quiz: illegible Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language