レモン
remon[ɾe̞mõ̞ɴ]
The Japanese word for "lemon" is レモン (remon).
レモン refers to the citrus fruit.
Meaning: citrus fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
remon
Did you know?
- In Japan, lemons are frequently used as a garnish for fried chicken, known as 唐揚げ 'karaage', where the juice is squeezed over the meat to balance the oiliness.
- In Japanese pop culture, the word レモン appears in the title of one of the most successful songs by the artist Yonezu Kenshi, where it serves as a metaphor for grief and memory.
- The word レモン is written in 'katakana', a script used primarily for foreign loanwords, which visually signals to the reader that the fruit is not native to Japan.
Examples in context
- レモンの木だ。It's a lemon tree.This sentence shows how to identify a レモン tree.Tatoeba #1614531 by Meow, translation #12586347 by CK
- レモン味です。It's lemon-flavored.This sentence uses the term for lemon-flavored.Tatoeba #12296468 by small_snow, translation #12603506 by urro
- レモンは酸っぱい。Lemon is sour.This sentence describes the sour taste of a レモン.Tatoeba #192323 by bunbuku, translation #29487 by al_ex_an_der
- Remon no soda o kudasai. (レモンのソーダをください。)Can I have a lemon soda, please?
- 28 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hiroto and Misaki are preparing a drink in the kitchen.
- 大翔 Hirotoレモンがあるかな？remon ga aru kana?I wonder if we have any lemons?
- 美咲 Misaki冷蔵庫にレモンがありますよ。reizouko ni remon ga arimasu yo.There are lemons in the refrigerator.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう。レモンを切ってね。arigatou. remon o kitte ne.Thanks. Please cut the lemon.
- 美咲 Misakiはい、今切りますね。hai, ima kirimasu ne.Okay, I'll cut it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lemon” translations and entries レモン, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
