立りっ秋しゅう

noun

first day of autumn; beginning of autumn

One of the 24 solar terms (二十四節気), marking the traditional start of autumn around August 7–8. Used in calendars and seasonal references.

See also: 二十四節気

• 今年ことしの立りっ秋しゅうは八はち月がつ七なの日かです。

  This year, the first day of autumn is August 7th.

• 立りっ秋しゅうを過すぎてもまだ暑あつい日ひが続つづいている。

  Even after the beginning of autumn, the hot days continue.