How do you say "orange" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "orange" is オレンジ (orenji). It is a adjective pronounced "oh-reh-n-jee".

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Pronunciation

オレンジ is written in katakana. Romanised as orenji, it sounds roughly like "oh-reh-n-jee" to an English ear.

Example sentence

オレンジは橙色の果物です。

Orenji wa daidaiiro no kudamono desu.

Oranges are orange-colored fruits.

Usage notes

Orenji (オレンジ) is the modern loanword for the color orange. The traditional Japanese word is daidai (橙), named after a type of bitter orange fruit used at New Year celebrations.

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Questions about オレンジ

How do you pronounce オレンジ?

オレンジ is romanised as orenji. Say it roughly like "oh-reh-n-jee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is オレンジ formal or casual?

オレンジ is a na-adjective or noun-adjective. It is neutral in register and fits naturally in both casual and polite sentences. Add na before a noun, or use desu for a polite predicate.

How is オレンジ written in Japanese?

オレンジ is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.