Meaning

Primary

Apple

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Ringo (リンゴ) just ate your apple! You were about to take a bite, and he grabbed it. What is Ringo doing snatching apples? Surely he can afford his own.

Did you know that Ringo Starr once appeared in a Japanese TV commercial for apple juice? That might help you remember this word, too!

リンゴ is also commonly written in hiragana, and even in kanji, but you’ll probably see it in katakana the most.

Pronunciation

リンゴ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
りんご
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • リンゴやブドウ

    apples and grapes

    リンゴやミカン

    apples and tangerines

    リンゴやバナナ

    apples and bananas

Context Sentences

リンゴジュース、二つ下さい。

Two apple juices, please.

リンゴかバナナ、いる?

Do you want an apple or a banana?

このリンゴ、まずい!

This apple tastes bad!