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“summer” in Japanese

Japanese

Also夏場 (natsuba)

Pronunciation

Romajinatsu

Example

私は夏が好きです。watashi wa natsu ga su ki de su

I like summer.

Illustration for 夏 (summer)

How to say “summer” in Japanese

“Summer” in Japanese is 夏 (natsu).

Names the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn.

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

Example sentences with 夏

夏にプールへ行きます。natsu ni pū ru e i ki ma su

I go to the pool in summer.

夏には海で泳ぎます。natsu ni wa umi de oyo gi ma su

I swim in the sea in summer.

Tips for using 夏

  • The word 夏 (natsu) is commonly used when talking about summer holidays, outdoor activities, and seasonal festivals in Japan.

Other Japanese words for “summer”

夏場は水をたくさん飲みます。natsu ba wa mizu o ta ku sa n no mi ma su

I drink plenty of water in summer.

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