remove astringency (from persimmons) / bleach in water

persimmon

a persimmon, especially the Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki) / Short for 柿色 (kakiiro). a yellowish-red color, like the fruit of the Japanese persimmon

a surname

needed, necessary

need, necessity

take

(informal) Alternative form of 待って (matte, “continuative of 待つ (matsu)”)

(sumo) time out

(sumo) false start; failed or mistimed attempt to start a match / (sumo) time-out; short break in the match / (game of Go, shogi, chess) takeback; withdrawal of the previous move / pause; suspension