真ま夏なつ

noun

midsummer; height of summer; middle of summer

Refers to the hottest period of summer, typically July–August in Japan. Used in weather forecasts, seasonal descriptions, and everyday conversation.

• 真ま夏なつの太たい陽ようが照てりつける。

  The midsummer sun beats down.

• 真ま夏なつにはエアコンが欠かかせない。