オレンジ
orenji[o̞ɾẽ̞ɲ̟d͡ʑi]
The English phrase "orange fruit" is translated into Japanese as オレンジ (orenji).
オレンジ refers to a round citrus fruit with a bright orange skin and sweet or tart flesh.
How do you pronounce it?
orenji
When do people say it?
Japanese oranges, known as mikan, have a slightly sweeter taste compared to Western oranges.
Did you know?
- The だいだい orange is traditionally kept in the home during the New Year to symbolize the continuation of the family lineage, as the word sounds like 'generation'.
- Japanese has several words for citrus that English lacks, such as ゆず for the aromatic yuzu fruit, which is used for bathing in hot springs during winter.
- During the winter, it is a common social custom in Japan to gather around a こたつ heating table and eat みかん together while chatting.
Examples in context
- オレンジを切ってください。orenji o kitte kudasai.Please cut the orange.
- このオレンジはとても甘いです。kono orenji wa totemo amai desu.This orange is very sweet.
- 朝食にオレンジを食べました。choushoku ni orenji o tabemashita.I ate an orange for breakfast.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are sharing snacks in the kitchen.
- 陽葵 Himari健太くん、オレンジを食べる？Kenta-kun, orenji o taberu?Kenta, do you want to eat an orange?
- 健太 Kentaうん、いただくよ。un, itadaku yo.Yeah, I'll have some.
- 陽葵 Himariこれ、すごく新鮮なオレンジだよ。kore, sugoku shinsen na orenji dayo.This is a very fresh orange.
- 健太 Kenta本当に美味しいね。hontō ni oishii ne.It really is delicious.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry オレンジ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
