Autumn

Japanese Name

あき

aki

Description

Autumn, also called fall, is the season between summer and winter. It usually occurs from September to November in the Northern Hemisphere.

The word "autumn" comes from the Latin autumnus and entered English via Old French in the 14th century.
Before that, English speakers used the word "harvest" to refer to the season of gathering crops.
By the 1600s, "fall" (from "fall of the leaf") became common in England, though it later faded there.
"Fall" remained in use in American English and is still widely used in the U.S. today.
Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter and is associated with cooler weather and falling leaves.
It has long been important in agricultural societies for harvesting and preparing for winter.
Today, autumn is celebrated in many cultures through festivals, food, and seasonal traditions.