Translation of Japanese word "秋" to English
秋
あき
[aki]
IPA: /a.kʲi/
Meaning
NounTraditionally the third of the four seasons, when deciduous trees lose their leaves, and temperatures and daylight hours decrease; typically regarded as spanning the months of September, October, and November in the Northern Hemisphere, and the months of March, April and May in the Southern Hemisphere.
How to use
秋 (aki) — 'autumn / fall'. 秋晴れ (akibare) — clear autumn weather. 秋の紅葉 — autumn leaves.
🇬🇧 English
autumn / fall
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 秋
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あき
Romaji Transcription: aki
Example Sentences
秋は紅葉が見える季節です。
あき は こうよう が みえる きせつ です。
Autumn is the season when you can see the fall foliage.
秋は収穫の季節です。
あき は しゅうかく の きせつ です。
Autumn is the season of harvest.
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Common phrases
- 秋の味覚— autumn taste
- 秋の紅葉— autumn foliage
- 秋風— autumn wind
Frequency rank: #542 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "秋" mean?▼
The Japanese word "秋" means "autumn / fall" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "秋"?▼
The word "秋" is read as "あき" (aki). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "One of the four seasons, between summer and winter.".
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