Kanji 夏: summer

Key takeaways

Kanji 夏: summer. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

夏

Meaning

summer

On reading

かがげ

Kun reading

なつ

Radical

夊

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 夏

summer

Kanji structure breakdown

夏

Structure breakdown

一 + 自 + 夂

Mnemonic story

This kanji depicts one (一) person (自) walking slowly or falling behind (夂) due to the heat. It represents summer, a season where the intense sun makes walking a slow and tiring task.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

Kun reading

なつ

夏なつ
summer
夏休みなつやすみ
summer vacation / summer holiday

Commonly used words

夏
なつ
summer
夏休み
なつやすみ
summer vacation / summer holiday

Example sentences

Example 1

なつはとてもあついです。

Translation

Summer is very hot.

Example 2

なつやすみにプールにいきます。

Translation

I go to the pool during summer vacation.

Example 3

なつやすみにともだちとあそびます。

Translation

I will play with my friends during summer vacation.

Example 4

なつやすみはどこにいきますか。

Translation

Where will you go for summer holiday?

Kanji 夏: summer

Kanji at a glance

Core meaning / core image

Kanji structure breakdown

Mnemonic story

On'yomi and kun'yomi

Kun reading

Commonly used words

Example sentences

夏 (なつ): meaning and examples

夏休み (なつやすみ): meaning and examples