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Kotomora

穐

autumn

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Readings

On'yomi

  • シュウ

Kun'yomi

  • あき
  • とき

Meaning

穐 centers on the season of autumn. It is a variant form of 秋, carrying the same core meaning.

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Etymology

穐 is a variant form of 秋 (autumn), replacing the fire component 火 with 亀 (turtle). The reason for this substitution is uncertain, but it may be a graphic variation or a way to emphasize a different aspect of the season.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 禾 is grain, and the right side 亀 is a turtle. Picture a turtle gathering grain in the autumn, storing food for the coming winter.

Reading mnemonic

For シュウ, imagine a turtle shooing away falling autumn leaves: shoo -> シュウ, and the turtle is busy with the harvest.