VocabJLPT N4
autumn
NounAdverb

Definitions

  1. 1. autumn
  2. 2. fall
The word for the season between summer and winter, roughly spanning September to November in Japan. It is associated with cooler temperatures, changing leaf colors, harvest festivals, and foods like mushrooms and sweet potatoes. It is also used in compound words and expressions related to this time of year.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

This autumn, I want to start something new!

Sentence 2

The autumn sky is beautiful.

Sentence 3

He always says he gets the urge to run when autumn comes.

Sentence 4

Autumn is my favorite season.

Sentence 5

You know, autumn kind of sneaks up on you, doesn't it?