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What is the Kanji for 'Summer'? | 夏

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Summer', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Summer' is 夏.

    kanji

    夏

    Meaning

    Summer

    Reading

    kunyomiなつ

    natsu

    onyomiげ

    ge

    か

    ka

    Parts

    夂Late 𦣻Neck (首)

    Example Word

    夏休み: summer vacation. The Japanese noun '夏休み (なつやすみ)' refers to 'summer vacation', a period of time during the summer when schools and some workplaces are closed, allowing people to take a break. This term is commonly used in Japan, where summer vacations are a significant part of the school calendar. For example: I went to the beach during summer vacation「夏休みに海に行きました」(なつやすみにうみにいきました). My summer vacation starts next week「私の夏休みは来週からです」(わたしのなつやすみはらいしゅうからです). The duration of 夏休み can vary, but it typically lasts for several weeks, often including the Obon festival period in mid-August.

    Radical

    夊

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    654

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 夏

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    夂

    Meaning

    Late

    radical

    𦣻

    Meaning

    Neck

    Radical Form Of

    首

Words Using 夏

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    夏

    Meaning

    Summer

    word

    初夏

    Meaning

    Early summer

    word

    春夏秋冬

    Meaning

    Seasons

    word

    真夏

    Meaning

    Midsummer

    word

    夏休み

    Meaning

    Summer vacation

Kanji Related to 夏 Through the Part 夂

These 11 kanji contain the part 夂 as well.

    kanji

    夜

    Meaning

    Night

    kanji

    冬

    Meaning

    Winter

    kanji

    後

    Meaning

    After, Behind

    kanji

    麦

    Meaning

    Wheat

    kanji

    変

    Meaning

    Change, Abnormal

    kanji

    各

    Meaning

    Each

    kanji

    処

    Meaning

    Deal with

    kanji

    愛

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    憂

    Meaning

    Anxious, Grief

    kanji

    隆

    Meaning

    Hump, Prosper

    kanji

    慶

    Meaning

    Congratulate, Congratulations

Kanji Related to 夏 Through the Part 𦣻

These 2 kanji contain the part 𦣻 as well.

    kanji

    頭

    Meaning

    Head

    kanji

    顔

    Meaning

    Face

Learn the Kanji 夏

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 夏 mean?

夏 means 'Summer'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.