Translation of Japanese word "りんご" to English
りんご
りんご
[ringo]
IPA: /ɺĩŋɡo/
Meaning
NounA common, firm, round fruit produced by a tree of the genus Malus.
How to use
りんご (ringo) — 'apple'. りんごの皮をむく — peel an apple. りんごジュース — apple juice.
🇬🇧 English
apple
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: りんご
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): りんご
Romaji Transcription: ringo
Example Sentences
彼は新しい果物店で、りんごをたくさん買いました。
He bought a lot of apples at the new fruit store.
りんごを食べる。
りんごをたべる。
Eat an apple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "りんご" mean?▼
The Japanese word "りんご" means "apple" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "りんご"?▼
The word "りんご" is read as "りんご" (ringo). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A fruit.".
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