Translation guide
The peak or hottest part of summer. In Japanese, this is expressed with specific nouns and phrases rather than a single direct translation.
Referring to the hottest, most intense period of summer, typically around late July to August.
The most common and direct word for 'midsummer' or 'height of summer'. Refers to the hottest part of summer.
The midsummer sun beats down.
Air conditioning is essential in the height of summer.
A slightly more formal or literary term for 'midsummer'. Often used in writing or weather forecasts.
In this midsummer season, I hope you are all doing well.
Literally 'the peak of summer'. A natural phrase used in conversation and writing.
At the height of summer, this park gets crowded with people.
Emphatic way to say 'right in the middle of summer'. Casual and vivid.
It's the height of summer now, so hot every day, isn't it?
Emphasizing the extreme heat during the peak summer period.
Referring to the midpoint of the summer season, not necessarily the hottest.
Means 'mid-summer' in a temporal sense. Less common than 真夏.
In the middle of summer, the rainy season finally ended.
真夏 is the most common and neutral term for 'midsummer'. 盛夏 is more formal and often used in writing or greetings. 夏の盛り is a phrase that emphasizes the peak, and is slightly more descriptive.
The English phrase 'height of summer' cannot be directly translated word-for-word. Using 高さ (height) would be incorrect. Use the expressions above instead.
We went to the beach at the height of summer.
The height of summer is the best time for fireworks.
Exercising outside at the height of the heat is dangerous.