Translation of Japanese word "みかん" to English
みかん
みかん
[mikan]
IPA: /mikɑɴ/
Meaning
NounA small citrus tree (Citrus reticulata) with oblate fruits smaller than the (so-named) sweet oranges.
How to use
みかん (mikan) — 'mandarin orange / satsuma'. Very popular in winter in Japan, often eaten under the kotatsu.
🇬🇧 English
mandarin orange
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: みかん
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みかん
Romaji Transcription: mikan
Example Sentences
彼女はみかんを食べるのが好きで、毎年夏にみかんを買っています。
She likes to eat oranges and buys oranges every summer.
みかんを食べる。
みかんをたべる。
Eat a mandarin orange.
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What does the Japanese word "みかん" mean?▼
The Japanese word "みかん" means "mandarin orange" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A fruit.".
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