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秋
秋 (readings: しゅう, あき; Japanese kanji) means “autumn”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 秋分 (autumn equinox).
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秋はすずしい。
あきはすずしい。Autumn is cool.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 秋 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | autumn |
| Readings | しゅう, あき |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 秋分 (autumn equinox) |
How to read 秋
秋 is read しゅう or あき depending on the word.
Words with 秋
- 秋分thu phân
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Updated: 2026-08-09