松まつ蝉ぜみ

noun

Matsuzemi cicada; cicada abundant in late spring

Refers to a specific cicada species (likely Meimuna opalifera or a related species) known for appearing in late spring to early summer. The name literally means 'pine cicada'.

• 松まつ蝉ぜみの鳴なき声ごえが聞きこえると、初しょ夏かの訪たずれを感かんじる。

  When I hear the song of the matsuzemi, I feel the arrival of early summer.