Japanese word

秋

Pronunciation

Romajiaki

Meaning

  • nounfall

Example

秋が好きです。aki ga su ki de su

I like fall.

Illustration for 秋 (fall)

More examples

秋に葉が赤くなります。aki ni ha ga aka ku na ri ma su

In fall, leaves turn red.

秋になると、日が短くなります。aki ni na ru to hi ga mijika ku na ri ma su

When fall comes, the days become shorter.

Core concept

Names the cooling season associated with harvests, shorter days, and the changing of leaves.

Common phrases

  • 秋の空aki no sora

    autumn sky

  • 秋の味覚aki no mi kaku

    fall flavors

  • 秋の訪れaki no otozu re

    the arrival of fall

Definition in Japanese

夏と冬の間にあり、気温が下がり木の葉が色づく季節。natsu to fuyu no aida ni a ri ki on ga sa ga ri ko no ha ga iro zu ku ki setsu

Word origin

秋 (aki) is an old native Japanese seasonal word, preserved from Old Japanese into modern Japanese, although its deeper etymology is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English uses fall in compounds such as fall colors and fall foliage for the colors and leaves associated with this season.

Opposites

Related words

  • 秋らしいakirashiiautumnali-adjective
  • 秋めくakimekubecome autumnalverb

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