What does the kanji 秋 mean?

The kanji 秋 means "autumn, fall". It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 秋?

Write 秋 ("autumn") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 秋?

秋 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) しゅう, kunyomi (native Japanese) あき.

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秋“autumn” Kanji

JLPT N4

Stroke Order Animation

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Meaning & Readings

Meaning

autumn, fall

Onyomi (音読み)

しゅう

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

あき

Japanese reading

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秋 — "autumn" Kanji: Stroke Order & Readings (JLPT N4)