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JLPT N29画 · 9 strokesradical 禾grade 2freq #1500

autumn, fall

On'yomi (音読み)

  • シュウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • あき

Mnemonic

As the leaves fall in autumn, the禾(growing crops) and火(burning colors) paint the landscape with vibrant hues.

About this kanji

The kanji "秋" (shuu, akI) primarily means "autumn" or "fall." It is often used as a noun, referring to the season when leaves change color and the weather cools down. Common compounds include "秋田" (Akita), which is a place name in Japan, "秋風" (akikaze), meaning "autumn breeze," and "初秋" (shoshuu), which refers to early autumn. Another important term is "秋分" (shuubun), meaning "autumnal equinox." When talking about this season, it’s nice to share personal memories, such as enjoying seasonal foods or participating in festivals, as autumn holds many cultural significance and beauty in Japan.

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Example sentences

  • 秋には紅葉が美しい。

    The autumn leaves are beautiful.

Meanings across languages

English
autumn, fall
Tiếng Việt
mùa thu
日本語
한국어
가을, 추락
中文
秋天, 秋季
id
musim gugur, jatuh
th
ฤดูใบไม้ร่วง, ตก
es
otoño, caída
fr
automne, chute
de
Herbst, Fall
pt
outono, queda

Common compounds

  • 秋田あきたAkita (a place name)
  • 秋風あきかぜautumn breeze
  • 初秋しょしゅうearly autumn
  • 秋分しゅうぶんautumnal equinox

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