Quick answer
夏 is the kanji for "Summer". A common reading is なつ (natsu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Summer
Also : Midsummer · Hot season
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 夏 represents 'SUMMER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of summer.
On-reading: か — remember this sound by associating it with summer. Kun-reading: なつ.
Example Sentences
夏休みに海外へ行きたいです。
なつやすみにかいがいへいきたいです。
I want to go abroad during summer vacation.
夏の花火大会に行ったが、雨で途中から帰ることになった。
なつのはなびたいかいにいったが、あめでとちゅうからかえることになった。
I went to the summer fireworks show but had to leave early because of rain.
Vocabulary using 夏
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