Translation guide
The word 'lime' can refer to the fruit, the tree, the color, or the mineral. This guide covers the most common meanings for English-speaking learners.
lime (fruit)
lime (mineral)
The small green citrus fruit used in cooking and drinks.
The most common and natural way to refer to the lime fruit in Japanese. It is a loanword from English.
Please squeeze the lime.
This cocktail contains lime.
Literally 'lime fruit', used when you need to be specific about the fruit rather than the tree or flavor.
Buy some limes (the fruit).
The tree that produces limes.
The standard way to refer to a lime tree.
I planted a lime tree in the garden.
The bright green color of a lime.
The white caustic substance used in construction and agriculture.
The standard term for lime as a mineral. It is used in contexts like construction, agriculture, and chemistry.
The farmer spread lime on the field.
ライム (lime) and レモン (lemon) are different fruits. Make sure to use the correct word.
Please use lime, not lemon.
I'd like a lime soda, please.
Lime is used to make mortar.
その壁は黄緑色に塗られていた。
The wall was painted lime green.
Lime is a raw material for cement.