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“early summer” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishoka

Example

初夏に海へ行く人が増えます。sho ka ni umi e i ku hito ga fu e ma su

More people go to the beach in early summer.

Illustration for 初夏 (early summer)

How to say “early summer” in Japanese

“Early summer” in Japanese is 初夏 (shoka).

Centers on the first stage of summer, when the season is beginning rather than fully established.

Full entry for 初夏: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 初夏

窓を開けると、初夏の風が部屋に入ってきます。mado o a ke ru to sho ka no kaze ga heya ni hai tte ki ma su

When I open the window, an early summer breeze comes into the room.

Tips for using 初夏

  • In Japanese weather reports and seasonal greetings, 初夏 (shoka) often appears as a broad seasonal label rather than the name of a fixed date.

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