Word details

みかん

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word みかん.

Dictionary

Entry

かん蜜柑ミカンNounUsually kanaFreq #19894
1

mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; clementine; satsuma

Examples
このみかんは食べ頃だ。
These oranges are good to eat.
2

citrus (Citrus spp.)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

honey, nectar, molasses

14 strokesFrequency 2,203Grade 8

On

ミツビツ

citrus, orange

9 strokesGrade 9

On

コンカン

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