noun
Refers to the sweet fruit of the date palm, commonly eaten dried. In Japanese, デーツ is the standard term, distinct from デート (romantic date).
デーツは栄養価が高く、自然な甘みがある。
Dates are highly nutritious and have a natural sweetness.
おやつにデーツを食べるのが好きです。
I like eating dates as a snack.