Japanese

なつやすみ
Meaning: summer vacation; summer break
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

夏
休
み

Example sentences

For this year's summer vacation, I plan to go on a trip to Hokkaido with my family.
夏休みの旅行の計画を立てる。
I will make a plan for the summer vacation trip.
夏休みには、家族と一緒に小さな島へ行った。
During the summer vacation, I went to a small island with my family.
夏休みは都会を離れて、静かな地方で過ごした。
I spent my summer vacation in a quiet rural area away from the city.
夏休みに海外旅行へ行く。
I'm going on an overseas trip during summer vacation.
夏休みの課題を終わらせるために、毎日図書館に通っている。
I go to the library every day to finish my summer vacation assignments.
夏休みには、友達と一緒に市民プールへ泳ぎに行く。
During summer vacation, I go swimming at the city pool with my friends.
夏休みの宿題をようやく終えた
I finally finished my summer vacation homework.
夏休みは毎日のように海へ行った。
During summer vacation, I went to the sea almost every day.
試合に勝つために、夏休みは毎日特訓した。
In order to win the match, I trained intensively every day during summer vacation.

Usage Notes

Refers to the long break during the summer months, typically for students or employees.

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