How to say “watermelon” in Japanese | スイカ (すいか、suika)

The Japanese vocabulary「スイカ (すいか、suika)」means “watermelon.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.

Japanese Vocabulary and the Meaning

Key Wordスイカ
Hiraganaすいか
Romaji Readingsuika
English Meaningwatermelon

The Correct Japanese Pronunciations

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The Example Japanese Sentences

It is important to have skills in both non-honorific and honorific languages in order to use Japanese correctly.

Summer makes me want to eat watermelon.

Plain Form:

なつはスイカがべたくなる。
Natsu wa suika ga tabetaku naru.

Polite Form:

夏はスイカが食べたくなります。
Natsu wa suika ga tabetaku narimasu.

There’s an extra watermelon in the fridge.

Plain Form:

スイカが冷蔵れいぞうあまっている。
Suika ga reizōko ni amatte iru.

Polite Form:

スイカが冷蔵庫に余っています。
Suika ga reizōko ni amatte imasu.

I cut up a watermelon and ate a slice.

Plain Form:

スイカをって、一切ひときれべた。
Suika o kitte, hitokire tabeta.

Polite Form:

スイカを切って、一切れ食べました。
Suika o kitte, hitokire tabemashita.

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