ライム
Meanings
1
Refers to the small green citrus fruit, Citrus aurantifolia, used in drinks and cooking.
I squeeze a lime into the cocktail.
2
Refers to the mineral lime (calcium oxide), often used in construction or agriculture. The Japanese term 石灰 is more common for this meaning.
See also: 石灰
Lime is mixed into this soil to neutralize acidity.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉にライムを搾るto squeeze lime juice onto/into something
I squeezed lime juice over the fish dish.
- 〈物〉にライムを添えるto garnish something with a slice/wedge of lime
The cocktail was served garnished with a slice of lime.