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N1 Noun

(たちばな)tachibana (inedible citrus, Citrus tachibana)

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    A traditional Japanese citrus known for its small fruit and cultural significance more than its taste.

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      tachibana orange (Citrus tachibana)

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    橘 【たちばな】タチバナ

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      (たちばな)はみかん()常緑(じょうりょく)樹木(じゅもく)です。

      Tachibana is an evergreen tree in the citrus family.

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      食用(しょくよう)とされてきた柑橘類(かんきつるい)(たちばな)()(こと)もある。

      Some edible citrus fruits are also referred to as tachibana.

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      (たちばな)()黄熟(おうじゅく)した(あと)酸味(さんみ)苦味(にがみ)(つよ)いそうです。

      Even when fully ripened to a yellow color, the fruit of the tachibana still reportedly has a strong sour and bitter taste.

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      農家(のうか)(ひと)によると、(たちばな)()(ちい)さくて食用(しょくよう)にはしないそうだ。

      According to a farmer, the fruit of the tachibana is small and not typically eaten.

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      (わたし)(たちばな)(なか)でも、グレープフルーツとみかんとはっさくが()きだ。

      Among tachibana, I like grapefruits, mandarins, and hassaku oranges.

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