(ばんしゅう)

ばんしゅう
noun
late autumn
1. late autumn; late fall
the latter part of autumn, typically from late October to November
晩秋(ばんしゅう)紅葉(こうよう)(うつく)しい。
The autumn leaves in late fall are beautiful.
晩秋(ばんしゅう)になると朝晩(あさばん)()()む。
In late autumn, mornings and evenings get cold.
晩秋(ばんしゅう)(こう)、いかがお()ごしでしょうか。
How are you doing in these late autumn days? (formal letter)

SEASONAL VOCABULARY:

晩秋(ばんしゅう) refers to the latter part of autumn, characterized by:

  • Falling leaves
  • Colder temperatures
  • Transition toward winter

TIME PERIOD:
Late October to November (before 初冬(しょとう))

SEASONAL DIVISIONS OF AUTUMN:

  • 初秋(しょしゅう) - early autumn (August-September)
  • 仲秋(ちゅうしゅう) - mid-autumn (September-October)
  • 晩秋(ばんしゅう) - late autumn (October-November)

FORMAL LETTER WRITING:
晩秋(ばんしゅう)(こう) is used in formal letters (時候(じこう)挨拶(あいさつ)) during this season.

RELATED:

  • 初秋(しょしゅう) - early autumn
  • 仲秋(ちゅうしゅう) - mid-autumn
  • 初冬(しょとう) - early winter
  • 紅葉(こうよう) - autumn foliage