Refers specifically to the citrus fruit Citrus medica, often used in preserves, zest, or traditional medicine. Not to be confused with lemon (レモン).
Citron peel is delicious when candied.
lemon soda; citron soda
Commonly used for a lemon-flavored carbonated drink, often found in cafes or vending machines. The flavor may be based on citron or lemon.
On a hot day, I want to drink a cold lemon soda.
I was thirsty, so I drank a chilled citron soda.
This jam is made using citron peel.