Mnemonic
Farmers stack dried grain in the fields and light it on fire. Thick smoke curls into the cool sky—this is the unmistakable smell of autumn. Every year, fire devours the leftover grain husks, painting the horizon amber as the harvest season draws to a close.
Additional thoughts
Picture golden stubble fields ablaze at dusk—orange fire mirrors autumn leaves. Growing grain then burning the stalks bookends the season, locking the two radicals into one harvest cycle.Quick recall
Dried grain set on fire fills the air with the smoky scent of autumn.Details
The keyword for 秋 is autumn. This kanji represents the season of autumn or fall, the time of year when crops ripen and are harvested, and leaves change color before falling. It evokes the imagery of grain stalks drying under the warmth of fire, symbolizing the harvest season. By extension, it can also suggest a period of maturity or a critical, pivotal time.
- On'yomi
- しゅう
- Kun'yomi
- あき、とき