Translation guide
The nut of the almond tree, used in cooking and as a flavor.
Referring to the edible nut itself, in cooking, snacking, or as an ingredient.
The standard loanword for almond, used in almost all contexts.
アーモンドを一掴み食べた。
I ate a handful of almonds.
このケーキにはアーモンドが入っています。
This cake contains almonds.
The formal or botanical term for almond. Rarely used in everyday conversation; mostly seen in medical or scientific contexts (also means 'tonsil').
扁桃はバラ科の植物です。
The almond is a plant of the rose family.
Describing the taste or scent of almond, often in sweets, drinks, or extracts.
Means 'almond-flavored'. Attach to food/drink items.
アーモンド味のアイスクリームが好きです。
I like almond-flavored ice cream.
A slightly more formal or descriptive way to say 'almond flavor', often used on packaging.
アーモンド風味のクッキー
almond-flavored cookies
Describing the pale tan color resembling an almond shell.
Literally 'almond color'. Used for describing objects, paints, etc.
壁をアーモンド色に塗った。
I painted the wall almond.
Describing eyes that have an elongated, oval shape like an almond.
The standard phrase for 'almond-shaped eyes'.
彼女はアーモンド形の目をしている。
She has almond-shaped eyes.