Vocabulary
夏

夏

natsu

Translations

1. summer
2. summertime

Notes

In Japan, summer is associated with festivals, fireworks, and traditional foods like kakigori (shaved ice). It is also a popular time for travel and leisure activities.

Examples

夏は暑いです。

Natsu wa atsui desu.

Summer is hot.

私は夏が好きです。

Watashi wa natsu ga suki desu.

I like summer.

夏休みに旅行します。

Natsuyasumi ni ryokou shimasu.

I will travel during summer vacation.