J-Word Play: November `12

夏の晴れた日に使うナビってどんなナビ？

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Answer: 花火 (はなび, fireworks)

This one is more straightforward than some of our recent word plays. The question asks “What kind of navigation system do you use on clear, summer days?” The trick here is that 「ナビ」 (navigation system) is also part of the reading for the word 「はなび」, “fireworks.” Now you can’t use fireworks if it’s raining or cloudy, so you use your (は)ナビon clear, summer days. It’s not a navigation system at all!