This is the kanji for Summer, one of the four seasons ().

on readings:
  • ka
  • ge
kun readings:
  • natsu
examples:
geshi summer solstice
Hange shōzu July 2 - 6
kaki the summer period
manatsu midsummer, height of summer
natsu summer
natsumono summer clothing
natsuyasumi summer vacation
rikka beginning of Summer (7th of the 24 )

links:
Wiktionary
Japanese calander entry on Wikipedia
72 Seasons blog
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Last Alteration Performed: 4 July 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.