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秋

秋 — autumn

Learn the correct stroke order for 秋 (autumn), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 29 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シュウshuu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あきaki、ときtoki
Strokes9
Radical禾
Frequency#635
Meaningsautumn

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 9 — start from the green dot

Common Words

今秋こんしゅうthis autumn; this fall; autumn of this yearnoun
秋口あきぐちbeginning of autumn; beginning of fallnoun
秋風あきかぜautumn breeze; fall breezenoun
秋分しゅうぶんautumnal equinox; autumn equinox; fall equinoxnoun
春秋しゅんじゅうspring and autumn; spring and fallnoun
昨秋さくしゅうautumn of last year; fall of last yearnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 秋 (autumn) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 禾.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 秋 is #635, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

今秋こんしゅう — this autumn; this fall; autumn of this year
秋口あきぐち — beginning of autumn; beginning of fall
秋風あきかぜ — autumn breeze; fall breeze

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 秋 have?

The kanji 秋 (autumn) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 秋?

秋 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 秋 mean?

秋 means: autumn. On'yomi readings: シュウ. Kun'yomi readings: あき, とき.

What JLPT level is 秋?

秋 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.