frog

When it rains, frogs come out to puddles and grassy areas and become active. They often hop around and croak ribbit-ribbit.

puddle

When it rains, water collects on the ground and forms puddles, right? Some children can’t help wanting to jump in. “Mari” refers to a round ball-like toy. That’s why “mizutamari” (puddle) is the correct term.

Snail

“Katatsumuri” (snail) is also called “denden-mushi.” In this riddle, “denden” is taken to mean “telephone,” and “mushi suru” means “to ignore,” so the answer becomes “snail.” It’s a humorous riddle playing on the idea of “not answering the phone.”

Frog

June is the rainy season, and when it rains, frogs can often be heard croaking. Cicadas and dragonflies are mostly seen in the summer, aren’t they?

umbrella

An umbrella is a tool that blocks the rain, but it itself gets soaked over everyone’s heads, right? Since it gets drenched for everyone’s sake, the answer is “an umbrella.”

rainbow

In Japan, a rainbow is considered to have seven colors, but in the United States it’s six, and in Taiwan it’s three—the number varies by country. Seeing a rainbow in the sky somehow puts you in a happy mood, doesn’t it?

snail

Snails are endlessly fascinating to watch, whether they’re slowly crawling along or stretching out their horns. Even on rainy days, it’s fun to head outdoors and go looking for snails.