夏

• 読み: なつ
• ローマ字: natsu
• 漢字の分解: 夏 (ka/natsu) — summer
• 発音: /na.tsɯ/

意味

Summer; summertime. The hot season from June to August in Japan.

One of the four seasons. Summer in Japan is known for intense heat and humidity, as well as beloved traditions like fireworks festivals (花火大会), summer break (夏休み), and Obon holiday. Can be used adverbially in expressions like 夏に (in summer).

例文

1. 夏は暑いですが、海に行くのが好きです。
2. 今年の夏に北海道へ旅行します。
3. 夏休みは何をしますか。

使い方ガイド

場面: seasons, weather, travel

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

A native Japanese word (wago) from Old Japanese. The kanji 夏 originally depicted a person in a large ceremonial mask, later associated with the hot season.

文化的背景

時代: Ancient

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal