1Summer; the hottest of the four seasons, between spring and autumn (roughly June–August in Japan). Associated with heat, the rainy season, beaches, fireworks, and summer vacation.
夏になると、毎年海に泳ぎに行きます。
Every year when summer comes, I go to the sea to swim.
今年の夏はとても暑くて、毎日クーラーをつけていた。
This summer was really hot, so I had the air conditioner on every day.
子どもたちは夏休みを楽しみにしている。
The children are looking forward to summer vacation.
夏は日が長いので、夜になってもまだ明るい。
In summer the days are long, so it's still light out even after nightfall.