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JLPT N1

夏至

夏至 is the Japanese word for the summer solstice. That’s the longest day of the year.

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Summer Solstice

The day of the year with the most daylight, marking the official start of summer. It usually falls around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.

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今年 の 夏至 は 6月 21日 です 。

This year's summer solstice is on June 21st.

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夏至 is the Japanese word for the summer solstice. That's the longest day of the year.
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