Japanese dictionary
How to say "summer" in Japanese
夏なつ · natsu
"Summer" in Japanese is 夏 (natsu). Summer vacation is 夏休み (natsuyasumi).
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Ways to say "summer" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 夏なつ · natsu | Summer. |
| 夏休みなつやすみ · natsuyasumi | Summer vacation. |
| 真夏まなつ · manatsu | Midsummer. |
How to use it
Japanese summers are hot and humid, and heatstroke, 熱中症 (netchūshō), is a real concern.
Summer brings festivals, 夏祭り, and fireworks, 花火.
Example sentences
- 日本の夏は暑いです。Nihon no natsu wa atsui desu.Summers in Japan are hot.
- 夏休みにどこへ行きますか。Natsuyasumi ni doko e ikimasu ka.Where are you going for summer vacation?
- 夏祭りで花火を見ました。Natsumatsuri de hanabi o mimashita.I watched fireworks at a summer festival.
- 真夏は熱中症に気をつけてください。Manatsu wa netchūshō ni ki o tsukete kudasai.Watch out for heatstroke in midsummer.
- 夏になると海に行きます。Natsu ni naru to umi ni ikimasu.In summer, I go to the beach.
- 今年の夏は特に暑いです。Kotoshi no natsu wa toku ni atsui desu.This summer is especially hot.
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Questions
What is 熱中症?
熱中症 (netchūshō) is heatstroke. Drink water often and rest in cool places during Japanese summers.
What is 夏祭り?
夏祭り (natsumatsuri) is a summer festival with food stalls, dancing and often fireworks.
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