“Orange” in Japanese is みかん, pronounced mikan.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
The Japanese mandarin orange, eaten in huge amounts in winter, ideally under a kotatsu. A Western orange is オレンジ.
Example sentences
- 冬はみかんを食べます。ふゆはみかんをたべます。I eat mandarins in winter.
- みかんは甘いです。みかんはあまいです。Mandarins are sweet.
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| orange (Western) | オレンジ | orenji |
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How do you say orange in Japanese?
Orange in Japanese is みかん, pronounced “mikan”.