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grapefruit
A large citrus fruit with a tart to semi-sweet flavor, typically yellow or pink inside. Eaten fresh, juiced, or used in desserts.
A loanword from English "grapefruit." One of the most common citrus fruits available in Japanese supermarkets, mostly imported.
Common collocations
- グレープフルーツジュース: grapefruit juice
- グレープフルーツサワー: grapefruit sour (an 居酒屋 cocktail)
- ピンクグレープフルーツ: pink grapefruit
- グレープフルーツを搾る: to squeeze a grapefruit
Types
- ホワイトグレープフルーツ: white (yellow-fleshed) grapefruit
- ルビーグレープフルーツ: ruby (red-fleshed) grapefruit
Usage
Grapefruit is known for interacting with certain medications. In Japan, pharmacists often warn patients about this (薬との相互作用).