茄 — eggplant

十八番に『火焔太鼓』、『唐茄子屋』など。

His specialties include "Kaen Daiko" (Big Drum) and "Tonasuya" (The Pumpkin Vendor).

さらに茄子は唐物入れの最上位についている。

Furthermore, it ranks the top of Karamono-ire (tea caddy imported from China).