WORD DETAIL
秋分
しゅうぶん
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
秋分is read asしゅうぶんand means “autumnal equinox”. - Basic usage: The examples show the autumnal equinox marked on a calendar and modeled through the sun’s position.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It is the autumn seasonal point when day and night are approximately equal and pairs with spring equinox
春分.
- It is the autumn seasonal point when day and night are approximately equal and pairs with spring equinox

