Translation guide
The fruit apricot is あんず (anzu) in Japanese. The tree is あんずの木. Dried apricots are ほしあんず. The color apricot is あんずいろ.
Referring to the fresh fruit
Referring to the apricot tree
Literally 'apricot tree'. Use this when you need to specify the tree itself.
庭にあんずの木があります。
There is an apricot tree in the garden.
Referring to dried apricots
Dried apricots. Commonly used in snacks and cooking.
ほしあんずは栄養がある。
Dried apricots are nutritious.
Referring to the color apricot
Apricot color, a pale orange-yellow. Often used in fashion and design.
あんずいろのワンピースを着ている。
She is wearing an apricot-colored dress.
Loanword from English, used especially in product names, menus, or when emphasizing a Western context.
アプリコットジャムを買った。
I bought apricot jam.