白はく秋しゅう

noun

autumn (poetic, from Chinese five elements)

A poetic term for autumn, derived from the Chinese five-element system where autumn is associated with the color white. Used in classical or literary contexts.

• 白はく秋しゅうの候こう、皆みな様さまにはますますご清せい栄えいのこととお慶よろこび申もうし上あげます。

  In this season of white autumn, I hope you are all in good health and spirits.