1.
autumn season; fall season
A formal term for the autumn season, used especially in compound words and official contexts such as event names and academic schedules.
秋季入学の制度がある。
There is an autumn enrollment system.
秋季大会の日程が決まった。
The schedule for the autumn tournament has been decided.
秋季限定メニューが人気を集めている。
The autumn-only menu is gaining popularity.
USAGE:
A formal, written-style word for autumn. In everyday conversation, 秋 is used instead. 秋季 appears in official event names, academic schedules, and sports contexts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 秋季大会 (autumn tournament)
- 秋季入学 (autumn enrollment)
- 秋季限定 (autumn-only)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 秋: everyday word for autumn
- 春季: spring season (formal equivalent for spring)
Related Words
Related:
春季 (spring season)