English–Japanese

“grapefruit” in Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigurēpufurūtsu

Example

朝にグレープフルーツを食べます。asa ni gu rē pu fu rū tsu o ta be ma su

I eat grapefruit in the morning.

Illustration for グレープフルーツ (grapefruit)

How to say “grapefruit” in Japanese

“Grapefruit” in Japanese is グレープフルーツ (gurēpufurūtsu).

Refers to a large citrus fruit with juicy flesh and a characteristically sharp, bittersweet taste.

Full entry for グレープフルーツ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with グレープフルーツ

朝食には、半分に切ったグレープフルーツを添えます。chō shoku ni wa han bun ni ki tta gu rē pu fu rū tsu o so e ma su

I serve a grapefruit cut in half with breakfast.

Tips for using グレープフルーツ

  • Grapefruit is a familiar English food word, but its juice can affect how some medicines work, so it also appears in medication guidance.

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