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夏至
N5Common wordNoun
Noun
summer solstice
Example Sentences
今日は夏至です。
Today is the summer solstice.
夏至は一年で一番昼が長い日だ。
The summer solstice is the day with the longest daylight of the year.
今年の夏至は六月二十一日だそうです。
I heard that this year's summer solstice falls on June 21st.
日本では夏至の頃に梅雨が続くことが多い。
In Japan, the rainy season often continues around the time of the summer solstice.
夏至を過ぎると、少しずつ日が短くなっていく。
After the summer solstice, the days gradually get shorter.