メロン

noun

melon; muskmelon

Refers to melons in general, but especially to muskmelons (Cucumis melo) such as cantaloupe and netted melons. In Japan, high-quality muskmelons are a luxury fruit.

See also: マスクメロン

• デザートにメロンを食たべた。

  I ate melon for dessert.

• 北ほっ海かい道どうのメロンはとても甘あまい。

  Hokkaido melons are very sweet.