autumn(秋)

This kanji has a rice plant on the left and a fire on the right. It shows the process of harvesting rice from the fields and drying it to store for later. This traditional scene represents autumn in Japan.

Words & Phrases

  • 秋刀魚(sanma):A fish of the saury family with an elongated body, a bluish-black back, and a silvery-white belly, known for its pointed beak and delicious flavor when in season during autumn; the Pacific saury.
  • 秋月(shuugetsu):The bright, clear moon shining in the sky on an autumn night.