夏 — Summer
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Summer (夏) expressed as a noun.
Frequently Asked Questions About 夏 (Summer)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 夏 (Summer)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 夏 ("Summer", read as げ) is: With I000 summer heat, the boy is praying to God (が) to get (げ) natural tsunami (なつ) waves, and a kayak (か)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 夏 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 夏 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 夏 means "Summer". Its primary reading is げ (On'yomi: げ, か, が; Kun'yomi: なつ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 夏?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 夏 include: 夏 (なつ - summer).
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