How do you say "orange" in Japanese?

オレンジ

orenji

Adjective Katakana

In Japanese, "orange" is オレンジ (orenji).

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Pronunciation

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

Writing and usage

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

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.

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How to remember オレンジ

Orenji sounds exactly like the English word orange. Just say the English word with a Japanese accent to remember it.

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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 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 オレンジ written in Japanese?

オレンジ is written using katakana. Orenji (オレンジ) is a modern katakana loanword from English for the color orange.

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