Summer in Japanese
"summer" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
夏
natsu
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "summer". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
夏 is summer. 暑 is hot weather, the condition rather than the season. 盛夏 is high summer. The Japanese summer has its own vocabulary — 梅雨 the rainy season before it, 残暑 the heat that lingers after.
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Top pick
summer
Reading: ka
10 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Shape of person dancing with mask. Summer festival dance.
What it carries
Summer, heat, vitality. Symbolizes Japanese summer festival culture.
Related kanji for "summer"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for summer?
The most common kanji for "summer" is 夏, read as ka. It means summer. Related kanji: 暑 (summer).
How many strokes does 夏 have?
夏 has 10 strokes.