How do you say "apple" in Japanese?

リンゴ

ringo

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "apple" is リンゴ (ringo).

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Pronunciation

リンゴ is written using katakana. Romanised as ringo, it sounds roughly like "ree-n-goh" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Ringo in katakana is a common fruit in Japan. Modern Japanese often uses katakana for fruits even when native.

Example sentence

リンゴが好きです。毎日食べます。

Ringo ga suki desu. Mainichi tabemasu.

I love apple. I eat it every day.

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How to remember リンゴ

Ringo - sounds round like a rolling apple. Red ringo apples are sweet. Picture an apple rolling downhill.

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Questions about リンゴ

How do you pronounce リンゴ?

リンゴ is romanised as ringo. Say it roughly like "ree-n-goh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is リンゴ formal or casual?

リンゴ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is リンゴ written in Japanese?

リンゴ is written using katakana. Ringo in katakana is a common fruit in Japan.

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