秋の日は釣瓶落とし

Reading

Kana: あきのひはつるべおとし
Romaji: akinohihatsurubeotoshi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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the autumn sun sets as quickly as a bucket dropping into a well

Kanji

Readings: シュウ、 あき、 とき
Meaning: autumn
Readings: ニチ、 ジツ、 ひ、 -び、 -か
Meanings: day, sun, Japan, counter for days
Readings: チョウ、 つ.る、 つ.り、 つ.り-
Meanings: angling, fish, catch, allure, ensnare
Readings: ビン、 かめ
Meanings: bottle, vial, jar, jug, vat, urn
Readings: ラク、 お.ちる、 お.ち、 お.とす
Meanings: fall, drop, come down, village, hamlet