Translation guide
The fruit apple. In Japanese, the word is りんご. It is used in many compound words and expressions.
りんご
apple (fruit)
Referring to the apple fruit in general, as food, or in everyday contexts.
The standard word for apple. Used in all contexts.
りんごを食べます。
I eat an apple.
このりんごは甘いです。
This apple is sweet.
Kanji form of りんご. Rarely used in modern writing; mostly in literary or formal contexts.
林檎の花が咲いた。
The apple blossoms bloomed.
Referring to the apple tree or its wood.
Literally 'apple tree'. The most common way to refer to the tree.
庭にりんごの木があります。
There is an apple tree in the garden.
Kanji form, rarely used.
林檎の木が枯れた。
The apple tree withered.
Describing apple-flavored things or apple as an ingredient.
Means 'apple flavor'. Attach to nouns.
りんご味のキャンディー
apple-flavored candy
Using の to mean 'made of apple' or 'containing apple'.
Common compound words using りんご.
Candy apple, a popular festival treat.
お祭りでりんご飴を買った。
I bought a candy apple at the festival.
Apple liquor or cider (alcoholic).
Apple cider vinegar.
Expressions involving apples.
Literally 'apple cheeks', meaning rosy cheeks, often used for children.
赤ちゃんのりんごの頬が可愛い。
The baby's rosy cheeks are cute.
Translation of 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away'. Known but not a traditional Japanese proverb.
一日一個のりんごは医者を遠ざけると言いますね。
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Would you like to try some apple liquor?
They say apple cider vinegar is good for your health.