

夏の遊び「スイカ割り」とは?
Theme: Seasonal_Event
B1/N3intermediate
Sep 1st, 2025
![夏[なつ]の遊[あそ]び「スイカ割[わ]り」とは?](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Ftsfptqur%2Fproduction%2F5e244f5b90e7f829b471a2b72a77f6f03ea4f11c-5000x3337.jpg%3Frect%3D0%2C356%2C5000%2C2627%26w%3D335%26h%3D176&w=3840&q=60)
cover(U-Verb)
大事な手紙を机の中にかくしました。
I covered the important letter in the desk.
surrounding(Noun)
駅のまわりには、レストランやカフェがたくさんあります。
There are many restaurants and cafes in the surrounding area of the station.
stick(Noun)
明日は海でスイカ割りをするので、棒を持っていきます。
Tomorrow we're going to do watermelon smashing at the beach, so I'll bring a stick.
break, split(U-Verb)
ボールを投げて、窓ガラスを割ってしまいました。
I threw the ball and broke the window glass.
sands(Noun)
犬が砂浜を走っています。
A dog is running on the sandy beach.
success(Noun)
ゴールにボールが入れば、成功です。
If the ball goes into the goal, it’s a success.
cooperate(Irregular Verb)
みんなで協力すると、仕事が早く終わります。
If everyone cooperates, the work finishes quickly.
trust (Ru-Verb)
友達を信じることは大切です。
It is important to trust your friends.
be sure to do(Adverb)
日本に行ったら、ぜひ寿司を食べてください。
If you go to Japan, be sure to try sushi.
experience(Irregular Verb)
夏休みに料理教室を体験しました。
I experienced a cooking class during summer vacation.
memory(Noun)
子どものころに公園で遊んだことは、いい思い出です。
I have fond memories of playing in the park as a child.
夏の遊び「スイカ割り」とは?
Suikawari: Japan's Summer Watermelon Splitting Game

スイカ
![スイカ割[わ]りの棒[ぼう]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Ftsfptqur%2Fproduction%2Fc29f4a4e18b3b20969089f85a9d982dce1e3396c-2064x1240.jpg%3Frect%3D174%2C0%2C1717%2C1240%26w%3D335%26h%3D242&w=3840&q=60)
スイカ割りの棒
![砂浜[すなはま]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2Ftsfptqur%2Fproduction%2F4741eb781c873c5e19068ec1defa4b238da0912c-6000x4000.jpg%3Frect%3D232%2C0%2C5537%2C4000%26w%3D335%26h%3D242&w=3840&q=60)
砂浜
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