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Meanings
1
poor autumn rice harvest
Refers to a disappointing rice yield in autumn, often due to weather or other agricultural factors.
This year, a poor autumn rice harvest is feared due to the long rains.
2
autumn rice price slump
Describes a drop in rice prices in autumn caused by an abundant harvest; antonym of 秋高 (high autumn prices).
Antonyms: 秋高
Due to a bumper crop, autumn rice prices slumped and farmers' income decreased.
3
sake quality deterioration over summer
Technical term in sake brewing: the decline in sake quality that occurs when it is stored through the summer.
This sake is prone to quality deterioration over summer, so refrigerated storage is essential.