Translation guide
The fruit apple. In Japanese, the word is りんご. It is used in many compound words and expressions.
apple (fruit)
Referring to the apple fruit in general, as food, or in everyday contexts.
The standard word for apple. Used in all contexts.
I eat an apple.
This apple is sweet.
Kanji form of りんご. Rarely used in modern writing; mostly in literary or formal contexts.
The apple blossoms bloomed.
Referring to the apple tree or its wood.
Describing apple-flavored things or apple as an ingredient.
Means 'apple flavor'. Attach to nouns.
apple-flavored candy
Using の to mean 'made of apple' or 'containing apple'.
Common compound words using りんご.
Expressions involving apples.
Literally 'apple cheeks', meaning rosy cheeks, often used for children.
The baby's rosy cheeks are cute.
Translation of 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away'. Known but not a traditional Japanese proverb.
りんご酒を試してみませんか。
Would you like to try some apple liquor?
りんご酢は健康にいいそうです。
They say apple cider vinegar is good for your health.
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away.