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VocabJLPT N2

mandarin orange

Noun

Also written as 蜜柑

Definitions

1. mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu))
2. mandarin orange
3. citrus (Citrus spp.)

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?