How do you say "lemon" in Japanese?

レモン

remon

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "lemon" is レモン (remon).

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Pronunciation

レモン is written using katakana. Romanised as remon, it sounds roughly like "reh-moh-n" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Remon in katakana is the direct English loanword. Lemon flavor is popular in modern Japanese beverages and cuisine.

Example sentence

レモンを一つください。

Remon wo hitotsu kudasai.

One lemon, please.

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How to remember レモン

Lemon - remon. Yellow, sour, bright. The 'r' sound is sharp like the pucker-face when you taste lemon.

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Questions about レモン

How do you pronounce レモン?

レモン is romanised as remon. Say it roughly like "reh-moh-n" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is レモン formal or casual?

レモン 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 レモン written in Japanese?

レモン is written using katakana. Remon in katakana is the direct English loanword.

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