Japanese Conversation · Level 18
90 words
Japanese word
レモン
Pronunciation
Romajiremon
Meaning
- nounlemon
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Refers to the familiar citrus fruit whose bright acidity adds flavor and whose juice is widely used in cooking and drinks.
Common phrases
レモンを絞るre mo n o shibo ru
squeeze a lemon
レモンを切るre mo n o ki ru
cut a lemon
レモンを入れるre mo n o i re ru
add lemon
レモンの香りre mo n no kao ri
lemon scent
Definition in Japanese
酸っぱい果汁と香りを持つ黄色いかんきつ類の果実。su ppa i ka jū to kao ri o mo tsu ki iro i ka n ki tsu rui no ka jitsu
Word origin
The Japanese noun レモン (remon, "lemon") comes from English lemon, a word that developed through Old French limon from Arabic līmūn.
Usage tips
- The familiar English expression "when life gives you lemons" uses the fruit to represent an unexpected difficulty.