秋あき深ふかし

noun

deep autumn; height of autumn

A classical-sounding noun that evokes the peak of autumn, when the season is fully felt. Often used in poetic or literary contexts.

• 秋あき深ふかし、紅こう葉ようが山やまを彩いろどる。

  In deep autumn, the autumn leaves color the mountains.

• この句くは「秋あき深ふかし」で始はじまる。

  This haiku begins with 'akifukashi'.