Japanese

まなつ
Meaning: midsummer; height of summer
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

真
夏

Example sentences

The midsummer sun is very strong.
真夏の太陽がじりじりと照りつけている
The midsummer sun is scorching down.
真夏の太陽に照らされたアスファルトは、熱気を放っていた。
The asphalt, illuminated by the midsummer sun, was emitting heat.
真夏の太陽がギラギラと輝いている
The midsummer sun is shining dazzlingly.
真夏の太陽がギラついている
The midsummer sun is glaring.
真夏の太陽が赫灼と輝いていた。
The midsummer sun was shining brilliantly.
真夏の太陽は流金鑠石の暑さをもたらした
The midsummer sun brought scorching, metal-melting heat.

Usage Notes

Refers to the hottest part of the summer season.

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