How do you say "watermelon" in Japanese?

スイカ

suika

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "watermelon" is スイカ (suika).

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Pronunciation

スイカ is written using katakana. Romanised as suika, it sounds roughly like "soo-ee-kah" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Suika in katakana is a fruit name from English influence. Watermelons are a beloved summer treat in Japan despite not being native.

Example sentence

スイカを一つください。

Suika wo hitotsu kudasai.

One watermelon, please.

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How to remember スイカ

Watermelon - suika. Large round fruit, red inside, green outside. Say it fast - 'sui-ka' - like seeds spitting out.

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Questions about スイカ

How do you pronounce スイカ?

スイカ is romanised as suika. Say it roughly like "soo-ee-kah" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is スイカ formal or casual?

スイカ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is スイカ written in Japanese?

スイカ is written using katakana. Suika in katakana is a fruit name from English influence.

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