Japanese Conversation · Level 8
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Japanese word
夏
Pronunciation
Romajinatsu
Meaning
- nounsummer
Example
私は夏が好きです。watashi wa natsu ga su ki de su
I like summer.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Names the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn.
Common phrases
夏休みnatsu yasu mi
summer vacation
夏祭りnatsu matsu ri
summer festival
夏の日差しnatsu no hi za shi
summer sunlight
夏の朝natsu no asa
summer morning
Similar words
夏場natsuba: The summer period, often used in everyday talk about weather or activities.
Definition in Japanese
春と秋の間にあり、一年のうちで暑さの厳しい季節。haru to aki no aida ni a ri ichi nen no u chi de atsu sa no kibi shi i ki setsu
Word origin
夏 (natsu, "summer") is a native Japanese word inherited from Old Japanese, rather than a Sino-Japanese borrowing.
Usage tips
- The word 夏 (natsu) is commonly used when talking about summer holidays, outdoor activities, and seasonal festivals in Japan.