How to say "apple" in Japanese
"Apple" in Japanese is りんご (ringo). It is usually written in hiragana. In compound loanwords, English "apple" appears as アップル, as in アップルパイ (apple pie).
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Ways to say "apple" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| りんごりんご · ringo | Apple. Usually written in hiragana. |
| 林檎りんご · ringo | Apple. Kanji form, rarely used. |
| アップルあっぷる · appuru | Apple, in loanwords such as apple juice. |
How to use it
Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan is famous for apples. Japanese apples are often large and sold one by one.
Count apples with 〜個 (ko) or 〜つ (tsu): りんごを三つください (three apples, please).
Example sentences
- りんごを三つください。Ringo o mittsu kudasai.Three apples, please.
- 青森はりんごで有名です。Aomori wa ringo de yūmei desu.Aomori is famous for apples.
- 朝はりんごとヨーグルトを食べます。Asa wa ringo to yōguruto o tabemasu.I eat an apple and yogurt in the morning.
- りんごジュースをお願いします。Ringo jūsu o onegai shimasu.Apple juice, please.
- このりんごはとても甘いです。Kono ringo wa totemo amai desu.This apple is very sweet.
- お客様にりんごをいただきました。Okyakusama ni ringo o itadakimashita.A client gave us some apples.
Questions
Is apple juice りんごジュース or アップルジュース?
Both are used. りんごジュース (ringo jūsu) is very common on menus and in stores. アップルジュース (appuru jūsu) also appears on some drink labels.
Why is りんご written in hiragana?
The kanji 林檎 is difficult and not in the Jōyō Kanji Table, so everyday Japanese writes りんご in hiragana.
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