noun
summer vacation; summer break
Refers specifically to the summer vacation period during the hottest days of the year, traditionally associated with the 'doyo' (土用) period. Often used in contexts like school breaks or seasonal holidays.
土用休みには家族で海に行く予定です。
We plan to go to the beach as a family during the summer vacation.
土用
When the summer break ends, the new school term begins.