柑橘類(かんきつるい)

かんきつるい
noun
citrus fruits
food
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)の栽培(さいばい)が盛(さか)んだ。
Citrus fruit cultivation is thriving in this region.
柑橘類(かんきつるい)のさわやかな香(かお)りが部屋(へや)に広(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

Similar words

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

Related Words

Compare: 果物(くだもの) (fruit)
Related: みかん (mandarin orange)
Related: グレープフルーツ (grapefruit)
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