秋分
Meanings
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autumnal equinox; autumn equinox; fall equinox
A calendrical and astronomical term for the equinox in autumn; also one of the 二十四節気, the traditional twenty-four solar terms. Common in dates, calendars, and the expression 秋分の日.
See also: 二十四節気
This year's autumnal equinox is September 23.
After the autumnal equinox, it feels like the sun sets earlier.
Usage patterns
- 秋分を迎えるto reach the autumnal equinox
Next week, when we reach the autumnal equinox, day and night will be almost equal in length.
- 秋分の頃around the time of the autumnal equinox
Around the time of the autumnal equinox, the mornings and evenings get quite cool.