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べた。
I ate melon for dessert.
I peeled the melon, cut it up, and arranged it on a plate.
北海道のメロンはとても甘い。
Hokkaido melons are very sweet.
食べる前にメロンを冷蔵庫で冷やしておいた。
I chilled the melon in the fridge before eating it.
Many farmers in this region grow high-grade melons.
Loanword from English 'melon'.