English–Japanese
“lemon” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiremon
Example
母はレモンを一つ買います。haha wa re mo n o hito tsu ka i ma su
My mother buys one lemon.
How to say “lemon” in Japanese
“Lemon” in Japanese is レモン (remon).
Refers to the familiar citrus fruit whose bright acidity adds flavor and whose juice is widely used in cooking and drinks.
Example sentences with レモン
このレモンはすっぱいです。ko no re mo n wa su ppa i de su
This lemon is sour.
紅茶にレモンを入れます。kō cha ni re mo n o i re ma su
I add lemon to my tea.
Tips for using レモン
- The familiar English expression "when life gives you lemons" uses the fruit to represent an unexpected difficulty.