夏休(なつやす)み

夏休(なつやす)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(はるやす)み: spring break (late March–early April)
• 夏休(なつやす)み: summer vacation (late July–late August)
• 冬休(ふゆやす)み: winter break (late December–early January)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

• 夏休(なつやす)みの宿題(しゅくだい): summer homework
• 夏休(なつやす)みの自由研究(じゆうけんきゅう): independent study project (a school tradition)
• 夏休(なつやす)みに入(はい)る: summer vacation begins

CULTURE:
夏休(なつやす)みの宿題(しゅくだい) is a hallmark of Japanese school life. Students often rush to finish it in the last days of vacation — a relatable cultural topic.