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.
秋
autumn
Referring to the season between summer and winter.
The standard word for autumn. Used in everyday conversation and writing.
Autumn is beautiful with the changing leaves.
今年の秋は涼しいですね。
This autumn is cool, isn't it?
A more formal term for autumn, often used in written contexts, official names, or schedules.
秋季大会は10月に開催されます。
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.
秋期講習に申し込んだ。
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.
初秋の風が心地よい。
The early autumn breeze is pleasant.
A literary term for early autumn, emphasizing freshness.
新秋の候、皆様いかがお過ごしでしょうか。
In this early autumn season, how is everyone doing?
The end of autumn, approaching winter.
Literally 'late autumn'. Commonly used.
晩秋の山々は雪化粧を始める。
In late autumn, the mountains begin to be dusted with snow.
A literary term for the end of autumn.
暮秋の寂しさを感じる。
I feel the loneliness of late autumn.
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.
秋色に染まる山
mountains dyed in autumn colors