English–Japanese
“midsummer” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimanatsu
Example
日本の真夏はとても暑いです。nihon no ma natsu wa to te mo atsu i de su
Midsummer in Japan is very hot.
How to say “midsummer” in Japanese
“Midsummer” in Japanese is 真夏 (manatsu).
Refers to the central, hottest stretch of the summer season rather than to summer as a whole.
Example sentences with 真夏
真夏の旅行では、熱中症にならないように水分をこまめに取ります。ma natsu no ryo kō de wa net chū shō ni na ra na i yō ni sui bun o ko ma me ni to ri ma su
When traveling in midsummer, we drink water frequently to avoid heatstroke.
Tips for using 真夏
- In weather reports and everyday conversation, 真夏 (manatsu) often appears when describing heatwaves, strong sunlight, or other conditions typical of peak summer.