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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

    Meaning

    Summer

    Reading

    kunyomiなつ

    natsu

    onyomi

    ge

    ka

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    654

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    radical

    Meaning

    Late

    radical

    𦣻

    Meaning

    Neck

    Radical Form Of

Words Using

This kanji is used in 5 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part 夂 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Night

    kanji

    Meaning

    Winter

    kanji

    Meaning

    After, Behind

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wheat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Change, Abnormal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Each

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deal with

    kanji

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anxious, Grief

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hump, Prosper

    kanji

    Meaning

    Congratulate, Congratulations

Kanji Related to Through the Part 𦣻

These 2 kanji contain the part 𦣻 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Head

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face

Learn the Kanji

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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.