いよかん

noun

iyokan; Citrus iyo

A Japanese citrus fruit, similar to a mandarin orange, with a distinctive sweet-tart flavor and a slightly thick peel. Commonly eaten fresh or used in juices and desserts.

• 冬ふゆになると、いよかんが店てん頭とうに並ならび始はじめる。

  When winter comes, iyokan start appearing in stores.

• このいよかんは甘あまくてとてもジューシーだ。

  This iyokan is sweet and very juicy.