A Japanese sweet (kinton) made from mashed sweetened chestnuts, sweet potatoes, or beans; also served as a New Year's (osechi) dish.
お正月にはきんとんを作っておせちに入れる。
At New Year I make kinton and include it in the osechi.
この和菓子屋のきんとんは甘さ控えめで美味しい。
The kinton at this wagashi shop is not too sweet and delicious.
栗のきんとんは秋の味覚として人気がある。
Chestnut kinton is popular as an autumn delicacy.