η§
Autumn, Fall
γγ (aki)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
Autumn in Japan is famous for colorful maple leaves called Momiji. Many people travel across the country to enjoy the beautiful scenery of η§.
Memory Trick
Imagine dried crops in a field next to a small fire after harvest. Harvest season and falling leaves remind you of η§ (autumn).
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ₯γ¦ (shuu)
Kunyomi: γγ (aki)
Example Words
η§
γγ (aki)
Autumn
η§ι’¨
γγγγ (akikaze)
Autumn breeze
η§ε
γγ
γγΆγ (shuubun)
Autumn equinox
εη§
γγγγ
γ (shoshuu)
Early autumn
Example Sentence
η§γ« θγ θ΅€γ γͺγγΎγγ
γγγ« γ―γ γγγ γͺγγΎγγ
aki ni ha ga akaku narimasu
Leaves turn red in autumn.