晩秋(ばんしゅう)

ばんしゅう
noun
late autumn
time-season
1. late autumn; late fall
the latter part of autumn, typically from late October to November
晩秋(ばんしゅう)の紅葉(こうよう)が美(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)は冷(ひ)え込(こ)む。
In late autumn, mornings and evenings get cold.
晩秋(ばんしゅう)の候(こう)、いかがお過(す)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)の候(こう) is used in formal letters (時候(じこう)の挨拶(あいさつ)) during this season.

Related words

Related Words

Related: 初秋(しょしゅう) (early autumn)
Related: 初冬(しょとう) (early winter)
Related: 紅葉(こうよう) (autumn foliage)
Related: 中秋(ちゅうしゅう) (mid-autumn)
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Added 2026.1.27 20:29 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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