VocabJLPT N2
lemon
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. lemon
  2. 2. Lemon
A loanword referring to the yellow citrus fruit known for its sour taste and fresh aroma. It is widely used in cooking, beverages, and as a flavoring in Japanese cuisine.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, where did you put the knife I use to cut lemons?

Sentence 2

There's still a lemon in the fridge — do you want it?

Sentence 3

She said proudly, "You can use every part of a lemon, even the peel."

Sentence 4

"Lemon smells like summer!" the kids squealed.

Sentence 5

The head chef told me, "With lemon, you just want to add the fragrance at the end."