へそみかん

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Meanings

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usually written using kana alone

A type of orange with a navel-like formation at the blossom end. The Japanese name literally means 'navel mandarin'.

See also: ネーブル

冬ふゆになると、へそみかんが店てん頭とうに並ならぶ。
In winter, navel oranges appear in stores.
へそみかんは甘あまくてジューシーだ。
Navel oranges are sweet and juicy.