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mandarin orange
Noun

Also written as 蜜柑

Definitions

  1. 1. mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu))
  2. 2. mandarin orange
This noun refers to the mandarin orange, a small, easy-to-peel citrus fruit that is extremely popular in Japan, especially during winter. It is strongly associated with the kotatsu (heated table) season and is a beloved everyday fruit.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My grandmother handed me a mandarin and said, "Don't throw out the peel — dry it."

Sentence 2

Ugh, mandarin juice splashed all over my shirt. The worst!

Sentence 3

"What's the English word for みかん again?" he asked.

Sentence 4

Recorded in the research notes: "Analysis results of mandarin-derived compounds."

Sentence 5

There's still a mandarin sitting in the back of the fridge — want it?