midsummer; height of summer; middle of summer
Refers to the hottest period of summer, typically July–August in Japan. Used in weather forecasts, seasonal descriptions, and everyday conversation.
真夏の太陽が照りつける。
The midsummer sun beats down.
真夏にはエアコンが欠かせない。
Air conditioning is essential in the height of summer.
The midsummer sun is beating down mercilessly.
Today it's as hot as midsummer.
The Japanese archipelago has finally entered the height of summer.