kanji

Meaning

Summer

Reading

Parts

夂Late 𦣻Neck (首)

Example Word

真夏: midsummer. The Japanese noun '真夏 (まなつ)' refers to the peak of summer, specifically the hottest part of the season. It is often used to describe the intense heat and typical weather conditions during this period. For example: The midsummer heat is unbearable「真夏の暑さは耐えられない」(まなつのあつさはたえられない). We went to the beach in midsummer「真夏に海に行った」(まなつにうみにいった). This word is commonly used in contexts related to weather, seasonal activities, or events that occur during the hottest part of summer.

Radical

夊

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

654

Handwriting