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夏
夏 (readings: か, なつ; Japanese kanji) means “summer”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 夏休み (summer vacation).
What does 夏 mean?
| Kanji | 夏 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | summer |
| Readings | か, なつ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 夏
夏 is read か or なつ depending on the word.
Example words with 夏
| Example | 夏休み (summer vacation) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14