Japanese Conversation · Level 42
90 words
Japanese word
夏休み
Pronunciation
Romajinatsuyasumi
Meaning
- nounsummer vacation
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Marks a set period in summer when regular school or work stops, so the focus is on the break rather than on summer itself.
Common phrases
夏休みの予定natsu yasu mi no yo tei
summer vacation plans
夏休みに入るnatsu yasu mi ni hai ru
start summer vacation
夏休みを過ごすnatsu yasu mi o su go su
spend summer vacation
Similar words
夏季休暇kakikyūka: A formal term for a period away from school or work during the summer.
Definition in Japanese
夏の一定期間、学校や仕事などが休みになること。natsu no it tei ki kan gak kō ya shi goto na do ga yasu mi ni na ru ko to
Word origin
Combines 夏 (natsu, "summer") and 休み (yasumi, "break") to mean a break that takes place in summer.
Usage tips
- In Japan, 夏休み (natsuyasumi) often refers to the long school break in summer, whose dates vary by school and region.