English–Japanese
“summer vacation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajinatsuyasumi
Example
夏休みは七月からです。natsu yasu mi wa nana gatsu ka ra de su
Summer vacation starts in July.
How to say “summer vacation” in Japanese
“Summer vacation” in Japanese is 夏休み (natsuyasumi).
Marks a set period in summer when regular school or work stops, so the focus is on the break rather than on summer itself.
Example sentences with 夏休み
夏休みは八月に終わります。natsu yasu mi wa hachi gatsu ni o wa ri ma su
Summer vacation ends in August.
夏休みには祖父母の家へ行きます。natsu yasu mi ni wa so fu bo no ie e i ki ma su
During summer vacation, I visit my grandparents.
Tips for using 夏休み
- In Japan, 夏休み (natsuyasumi) often refers to the long school break in summer, whose dates vary by school and region.