Fruits

1. りんご

   Ringo

   Apple

   Usage

   One of Japan's most iconic fruits. Aomori prefecture is especially famous for its apples

2. バナナ

   Banana

   Banana

3. オレンジ

   Orenji

   Orange

   Grammar Note

   Loanword from English "orange". In Japan, "mikan" (mandarin orange) is the more common citrus fruit

4. ぶどう

   Budō

   Grape

   Usage

   Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures are famous producers. Kyoho and Shine Muscat are popular varieties

5. いちご

   Ichigo

   Strawberry

   Usage

   Peak season in Japan is winter to spring. Strawberry picking (ichigo-gari) is a popular activity

6. スイカ

   Suika

   Watermelon

   Usage

   A symbol of Japanese summer. "Suikawari" (watermelon splitting) is a classic summer game

7. パイナップル

   Painappuru

   Pineapple

8. ヤシの実

   Yashi no mi

   Coconut

   Grammar Note

   "Yashi" means coconut palm tree, "no mi" means "fruit of". Together they mean the coconut fruit

9. ライム・レモン

   Raimu / Remon

   Lime / Lemon

   Grammar Note

   A card listing two words, "raimu" (lime) and "remon" (lemon), joined by "・". In Japan, "lemon" (remon) is more commonly used

10. マンゴー

    Mangō

    Mango

    Usage

    Okinawan mangoes are considered a luxury in Japan. Apple mango is the most popular variety

11. ドリアン

    Dorian

    Durian

    Usage

    Called the "king of fruits" for its intense smell. Banned in many hotels and public transport

12. マンゴスチン

    Mangosuchin

    Mangosteen

    Usage

    Called the "queen of fruits". Known for its sweet-tart white flesh. Mainly from Thailand and Malaysia

13. パパイヤ

    Papaiya

    Papaya

    Usage

    Ripe papaya is sweet for dessert; unripe green papaya is used in salads like Thai "som tam"

14. ライチ

    Raichi

    Lychee

    Usage

    Originally from China. Known for its translucent white flesh and sweet floral aroma

15. ランブータン

    Ranbūtan

    Rambutan

    Usage

    Tropical fruit with distinctive red hair-like spines. Tastes similar to lychee

16. ドラゴンフルーツ

    Doragon furūtsu

    Dragon fruit

    Usage

    Known for its vivid pink skin and white or red flesh dotted with black seeds. Visually striking

17. ロンガン（龍眼）

    Rongan / Ryūgan

    Longan

    Usage

    Named "dragon's eye" in Chinese. Smaller than lychee with a mild, sweet flavor

    Grammar Note

    In Chinese it is "龙眼 (lóngyǎn)". In Japanese, the katakana "ロンガン" is the common form

18. ジャックフルーツ

    Jakku furūtsu

    Jackfruit

    Usage

    One of the largest tree-borne fruits in the world. Ripe is sweet; unripe is used as a meat substitute in cooking

19. タマリンド

    Tamarindo

    Tamarind

    Usage

    The sour-sweet paste is used as a condiment. An essential ingredient in Thai pad thai and various sauces

20. グアバ

    Guaba

    Guava

    Usage

    Tropical fruit rich in vitamin C. Often consumed as guava juice or guava tea

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