サマー

noun

summer

Common loanword used in compound nouns, product names, and casual contexts. Often interchangeable with 夏 (なつ) but carries a more modern or Western feel.

• 今年ことしのサマーセールはいつからですか？

  When does this year's summer sale start?

• サマーキャンプに参さん加かするのが楽たのしみだ。

  I'm looking forward to joining the summer camp.