Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of 'summer time' is most commonly expressed as 夏時間 (natsujikan), referring to daylight saving time. For the general season of summer, 夏 (natsu) is used. The phrase 'summer time' can also evoke a nostalgic, carefree feeling, often expressed as 夏のひととき (natsu no hitotoki) or similar poetic phrases.
Standard term for daylight saving time. Used in official contexts and everyday conversation.
Daylight saving time has started in the United States.
Loanword from English, commonly used in casual conversation and media. Slightly more colloquial than 夏時間.
Thanks to summer time, the evenings feel longer.
Referring to the time of year that is summer
Evoking the feeling of a relaxed, enjoyable summer period
When simply referring to the summer season, use 夏 (natsu), not 夏時間 (natsujikan) or サマータイム (samātaimu), which specifically mean daylight saving time.
Please be especially careful of the heat during the summer time.
Childhood summer memories are always special.