初秋
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 初秋
1
early autumn (fall)
Examples
初秋の頃のほど、その平原が美しく見えるときはない。
At no time does the plain look so perfect as in early autumn.
2
しょしゅう only; Obsolete term
seventh month of the lunar calendar
Kanji in this Word
初
7 strokes
Frequency: 152
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
first time
beginning
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はじ.め
はじ.めて
はつ
はつ-
うい-
-そ.める
-ぞ.め
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
し
はっ
秋
9 strokes
Frequency: 635
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
autumn
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あき
とき
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あい
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