Quick answer
秋 is the kanji for "Fall". The most common reading is あき (aki). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Fall
Also : Autumn · Harvest season · Autumn season
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 秋 represents 'AUTUMN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of autumn.
On-reading: しゅう — remember this sound by associating it with autumn. Kun-reading: あき.
Example Sentences
秋になると涼しくなります。
あきになるとすずしくなります。
It gets cool when autumn comes.
秋は紅葉が綺麗です。
あきはこうようがきれいです。
The autumn leaves are beautiful.
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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