Japanese

あき
Meaning: autumn; fall
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

秋

Example sentences

Autumn is the season when fruit is delicious.
秋になると、木から葉が落ちる。
When autumn comes, leaves fall from the trees.
秋になると、木々の葉が赤や黄色に色づく。
When autumn comes, the leaves of the trees turn red and yellow.
秋になると、山々の木々が美しく色づく。
When autumn comes, the trees on the mountains change color beautifully.
秋の山々が鮮やかに彩られている。
The mountains in autumn are vividly colored.
秋になると、一面に黄金色の稲穂が実り、収穫の時期を迎える。
When autumn comes, the golden rice ears ripen everywhere, and the harvest season arrives.
秋の朝、爽やかな風が吹き抜けた。
A refreshing breeze blew on the autumn morning.
秋になると、葉が黄色や赤に変わります。
When autumn comes, the leaves turn yellow and red.
秋の山々が紅葉で彩られている
The autumn mountains are colored with autumn leaves.
秋が深まるにつれて、夜が長くなる。
As autumn deepens, the nights get longer.

Usage Notes

Refers to the third season of the year. Often associated with harvest and food.

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