レモネード
remonēdo[ɾe̞mo̞ne̞ːdo̞]
The English phrase lemonade is translated into Japanese as レモネード (remonēdo). If unsure, use レモネード. Wiktionary also lists はちみつレモン (hachimitsu remon) and レモン水 (remon-sui).
Meaning: still beverage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| レモネード | remonēdo | [ɾe̞mo̞ne̞ːdo̞] (narrow) |
| はちみつレモン | hachimitsu remon | |
| レモン水 | remon-sui | [ɾe̞mo̞ɰ̃ sɨi] (narrow) |
The terms used for lemonade vary depending on whether you are referring to a specific Western-style drink or a simpler lemon-infused beverage.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase はちみつレモン literally means 'honey lemon'.
Which one should you use?
レモネード refers specifically to the Western-style beverage. In contrast, レモン水 (lemon water) is a more general term often used for simple lemon-infused water. はちみつレモン is a very common way to refer to a sweetened lemon drink in Japan.
How do you pronounce it?
remonēdo
Did you know?
- The word レモン (lemon) is actually a phonetic adaptation of the Dutch word 'limoen', which entered the Japanese language via historical trade routes.
- If you order はちみつレモン (honey lemon) at a Japanese cafe, you are more likely to receive a warm, soothing drink rather than a cold, fizzy one.
- In Japanese, the word 水 (sui) in レモン水 is a reading typically used in compound words, whereas the word for water on its own is usually pronounced 'mizu'.
Examples in context
- レモネードは冷たい。The lemonade is cold.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature of the レモネード.Tatoeba #1614523 by Meow, translation #462762 by lukaszpp
- レモネードが多く飲まれる。They drink a lot of lemonade.This sentence is useful for describing the frequency with which レモネード is consumed.Tatoeba #1614519 by Meow, translation #986412 by riccioberto
- 彼は毎朝レモネードを飲むよ。He drinks lemonade every morning.This sentence is useful for describing a person's daily habit of drinking レモネード.Tatoeba #9751996 by small_snow, translation #9249214 by DJ_Saidez
- カフェでレモネードを頼みます。I will order lemonade at the cafe.
- 昨日友達とレモネードを飲んだ。I drank lemonade with my friend yesterday.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are at a cafe in the summer.
- 美咲 Misaki暑いから、冷たいレモネードが飲みたい。atsui kara, tsumetai remonēdo ga nomitai.It's hot, so I want to drink a cold lemonade.
- 蓮 Ren僕も、レモネードを頼もうかな。boku mo, remonēdo o tanomō kana.I think I'll order a lemonade too.
- 美咲 Misakiじゃあ、レモネードを二つ注文するね。jaa, remonēdo o futatsu chuumon suru ne.Then, I'll order two lemonades.
- 蓮 Renありがとう、美咲。楽しみだね。arigatou, Misaki. tanoshimi dane.Thanks, Misaki. I'm looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lemonade” translations and entries レモネード, レモン水, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries レモネード, レモン水, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
