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mandarin orange, tangerine
A small, sweet citrus fruit with easy-to-peel skin. A winter staple in Japan.
When winter comes, many mandarin oranges are displayed at the supermarket.
みかん (also written 蜜柑) is the most common citrus fruit in Japan.
Cultural note
Eating みかん while warming up under a こたつ (heated table) is a classic Japanese winter tradition. They are in season from November to February. 愛媛県 and 和歌山県 are famous production areas.
Counting patterns
みかんは一個、二個... (uses the general counter 個)