Autumn in Japanese

"autumn" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

秋

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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

秋

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autumn

Reading: shuu

9 strokes · nature

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Where it comes from

Composed of grain and fire. Harvest time drying grain with fire.

What it carries

Autumn, harvest, maturity. Represents fruition and beginning of end.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for autumn?

The most common kanji for "autumn" is 秋, read as shuu. It means autumn. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 秋 have?

秋 has 9 strokes.