We pic up and share some useful Japanese (Nihongo) phrases which you can use in your daily life in Japan.

From the end of September to November, its Autumn in Japan. Japanese people enjoy sports, food, cultures and arts in the season. This is the nice season for focusing those things.

There are particular phrases to explain the autumn season.

“◯◯の秋 (◯◯ no aki)”

スポーツの秋（Sports no aki）

The literal translation is “Autumn of Sports”.

In Japan it is said that Autumn is the season for sports. This is because it was started after the Tokyo Olympics held in autumn on 1964.

食欲の秋（shokuyoku no aki）

The literal translation is “Autumn of appetite”.

It is said that autumn is the best season for enjoying meals. Because number of food are provided in this season.

読書の秋（Dokusho no aki）

The literal translation is “Autumn of reading book”.

In Japan, night time is longer than other seasons and you can take more time for reading books. That why it is said that this is the best season for reading books.

芸術の秋（Geijutsu no aki）

The literal translation is “Autumn of Arts”.

Many exhibitions and art galleries are held during this season in Japan. That is why the autumn is the best season for enjoy arts.

What do you want to enjoy in this autumn?

Use the Japanese phrase and enjoy your daily life in Japan.

See you soon.