立りっ夏か

noun

first day of summer; beginning of summer

One of the 24 solar terms (二十四節気), marking the start of summer around May 6. Used in calendars and seasonal references.

See also: 二十四節気

• 立りっ夏かを過すぎると、だんだん暑あつくなってくる。

  After the first day of summer, it gradually gets hotter.