Translation of Japanese word "夏" to English
夏
なつ
[natsu]
IPA: /na.tsɯ/
Meaning
NounOne of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as spanning either the period between the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox, or the months of June, July, and August in the Northern Hemisphere and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.
How to use
夏 (natsu) — 'summer'. 夏休み (natsuyasumi) — summer vacation. 夏祭り (natsumatsuri) — summer festival.
🇬🇧 English
summer
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 夏
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): なつ
Romaji Transcription: natsu
Example Sentences
夏は海で泳ぐ季節です。
なつ は うみ で およぐ きせつ です。
Summer is the season for swimming in the sea.
夏休みは子供たちが楽しみにしていることです。
なつ やすみ は こども たち が たのしみ に している こと です。
Summer vacation is something children look forward to.
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Common phrases
- 夏休み— summer vacation
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Frequency rank: #541 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "夏" mean?▼
The Japanese word "夏" means "summer" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "夏"?▼
The word "夏" is read as "なつ" (natsu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "One of the four seasons, between spring and autumn.".
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