one summer; a single summer
Refers to the duration or experience of one summer, often used in contexts like summer vacations, seasonal jobs, or memorable events.
I want to make memories of one summer.
彼はひと夏だけ海の家で働いた。
He worked at a beach hut for just one summer.
Kanji spelling; less common and may be confused with the reading いちげ.
Compound of ひと (one) and 夏 (summer). The reading ひとなつ is a straightforward kun'yomi combination.