How to say 'Autumn' in Japanese | 秋

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The Japanese word for Autumn is 'Aki', written as 秋 in Japanese.'Autumn' in hiragana is あき.

word

秋

Meaning

Autumn

Reading

あき

aki

Kanji

秋Autumn

Explanation

The Japanese noun '秋 (あき)' means 'autumn' or 'fall'. It refers to the season between summer and winter, typically characterized by cooler weather and the changing colors of leaves. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation, poetry, and literature to evoke the imagery and feelings associated with autumn. For example: Autumn is the best season「秋が一番好きな季節です」(あきがいちばんすきなきせつです). The leaves turn red in autumn「秋には葉が赤くなります」(あきにははがあかくなります). In Japanese culture, autumn is also associated with harvest, moon viewing, and various seasonal foods.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1469

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 秋

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

秋

Meaning

Autumn

Words Related to 秋 Through the Kanji 秋

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 秋 as well.

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秋分

Meaning

Equinox, Autumnal

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春夏秋冬

Meaning

Seasons

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秋風

Meaning

Autumn wind

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'Aki' means 'Autumn' .

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