Translation guide
The season between summer and winter. In Japanese, the most common word is 秋 (aki). There are also related terms for early autumn, late autumn, and literary expressions.
autumn
Referring to the season between summer and winter.
The standard word for autumn. Used in everyday conversation and writing.
秋は紅葉がきれいです。
Autumn is beautiful with the changing leaves.
This autumn is cool, isn't it?
A more formal term for autumn, often used in written contexts, official names, or schedules.
The autumn tournament will be held in October.
Similar to 秋季, but more specifically refers to an autumn period or term, like a school semester.
I signed up for the autumn course.
The beginning of autumn, often with lingering summer heat.
Literally 'early autumn'. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
The early autumn breeze is pleasant.
A literary term for early autumn, emphasizing freshness.
In this early autumn season, how is everyone doing?
The end of autumn, approaching winter.
Poetic or literary references to autumn.
In letters or formal greetings, you can use phrases like 秋冷の候 (shūrei no kō, 'in the cool autumn season') or 秋晴れの日 (akibare no hi, 'a clear autumn day'). These are seasonal greetings often used in written correspondence.
I feel the loneliness of late autumn.
秋色に染まる山
mountains dyed in autumn colors