(かんきつるい)

かんきつるい
noun
citrus fruits
1. citrus fruits
The general category of fruits in the citrus family, including oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins.
柑橘類(かんきつるい)はビタミンCが豊富(ほうふ)だ。
Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C.
この地域(ちいき)では柑橘類(かんきつるい)栽培(さいばい)(さか)んだ。
Citrus fruit cultivation is thriving in this region.
柑橘類(かんきつるい)のさわやかな(かお)りが部屋(へや)(ひろ)がった。
The refreshing scent of citrus fruits spread through the room.

USAGE:
柑橘類(かんきつるい) is the formal collective term for citrus fruits. In everyday conversation, people typically refer to specific fruits like みかん (mandarin) or レモン (lemon) rather than using this category term.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 柑橘類(かんきつるい)果汁(かじゅう) (citrus juice)
  • 柑橘類(かんきつるい)栽培(さいばい) (citrus cultivation)
  • 柑橘類(かんきつるい)アレルギー (citrus allergy)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • みかん: mandarin orange (the most common citrus in Japan)
  • 果物(くだもの): fruit (general term)