JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
夏 — summer
- Reading
- カ・ガ・ゲ・なつ
- Meaning
- summer
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
夏 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is カ・ガ・ゲ・なつ and it means summer. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
夏 appears in everyday japanese words such as 夏 (summer) and 夏休み (summer holiday).
Japanese words containing 夏
Frequently asked questions
What does 夏 mean in Japanese?
夏 means summer in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 夏 read?
夏 is read カ・ガ・ゲ・なつ. Reading it inside real words — 夏 and 夏休み — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 夏 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 夏 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 夏 in a word?
A common word containing 夏 is 夏 (なつ) — "summer". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 夏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 夏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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