夏なつ越ごし

noun

keeping over the summer; summering

Refers to the act of keeping something (e.g., plants, animals, food) alive or in good condition through the summer heat. Often used in gardening, farming, or storage contexts.

• この植しょく物ぶつの夏なつ越ごしは難むずかしい。

  Keeping this plant over the summer is difficult.

• 野や菜さいの夏なつ越ごしには冷れい蔵ぞう保ほ存ぞんが欠かかせない。

  Refrigerated storage is essential for keeping vegetables over the summer.