シトロン
Meanings
1
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.
2
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.
Usage patterns
- シトロンを飲むto drink citron/lemon soda
I was thirsty, so I drank a chilled citron soda.
- シトロンの皮を使うto use citron peel (in cooking or preserves)
This jam is made using citron peel.