夏
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Base noun form. Refers to the season of summer, typically from June to August in Japan. Used in expressions like 『夏が来た』 (natsu ga kita, 'summer has come').
Theme
Two friends, Yuta and User, are chatting at a park on a hot day, reminiscing about past summers and planning for the upcoming season.
夏
なつ
summer
Time & DatesSeasons & Periods
Memory Hook
Imagine a hot summer day at the beach, and you shout, 'Natsu!' (sounds like 'not so' cool). 'Not so' cool because it's summer — 夏 (natsu, 'summer').
Cultural Note
In Japan, summer is associated with festivals like 『花火大会』 (hanabi taikai, 'fireworks displays'), 『お盆』 (obon, 'ancestral festival'), and eating 『かき氷』 (kakigōri, 'shaved ice'). It's a time for family gatherings and outdoor activities.
Forms
Base: 夏Base noun form. Refers to the season of summer, typically from June to August in Japan. Used in expressions like 『夏が来た』 (natsu ga kita, 'summer has come').