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summer vacation, summer holiday
The break from school or work during summer.
夏休みの宿題
Summer vacation homework.
夏休みはいつからですか。
When does summer vacation start?
夏休みに家族で海に行きます。
We're going to the beach with the family during summer vacation.
夏休み is the summer vacation period. In Japan, school summer break typically runs from late July to late August (about 40 days).
SEASONAL VACATIONS:
- 春休み: spring break (late March–early April)
- 夏休み: summer vacation (late July–late August)
- 冬休み: winter break (late December–early January)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 夏休みの宿題: summer homework
- 夏休みの自由研究: independent study project (a school tradition)
- 夏休みに入る: summer vacation begins
CULTURE:
夏休みの宿題 is a hallmark of Japanese school life. Students often rush to finish it in the last days of vacation — a relatable cultural topic.