Summer is the perfect season to enjoy ice cream!
Summer in Japan is very hot. In weather forecasts and news reports, different words are used to describe how hot it is.
If you know the meanings of these words, it will be easier to understand how hot the day is.

🌞Summer Day (Natsubi)
A day when the highest temperature is 25°C (77°F) or higher.

🌞🌞Midsummer Day (Manatsubi)
A day when the highest temperature is 30°C (86°F) or higher.

🌞🌞🌞Extremely Hot Day (Mōshobi)
A day when the highest temperature is 35°C (95°F) or higher.

🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞Severely Hot Day (Kokushobi)
A day when the highest temperature is 40°C (104°F) or higher.

If you feel unwell outdoors:
• Go to a cool place.
• Stay hydrated.
• Cool your body.
• Don’t push yourself. Ask people around you for help.

Check the weather forecast and the news, and take care to prevent heatstroke during the hot summer.