盛せい夏か

noun

midsummer; height of summer

Refers to the hottest part of summer, typically late July through August. Often used in weather forecasts, seasonal greetings, and formal writing.

• 盛せい夏かの候こう、皆みな様さまにはますますご清せい栄えいのこととお喜よろこび申もうし上あげます。

  In this midsummer season, I hope you are all in good health and spirits.

• 今年ことしの盛せい夏かは特とくに暑あつさが厳きびしい。

  The midsummer heat is especially intense this year.