📖 Study Guide
Learn Japanese through stories.
These stories include Japanese culture,
daily life, travel experiences,
and conversations between people.
1. Read the English text.
2. Read the Japanese text.
3. Use Romaji if needed.
4. Review the vocabulary.
🌸 Story
Sakura and Sumire are talking
while looking up at the blue sky.
さくらとすみれが、
青い空を眺めながら話している。
Sakura to Sumire ga,
aoi sora o nagame nagara hanashite iru.
There aren’t many clouds,
and the sky is so blue.
雲も少なくて、
きれいな青空だね。
Kumo mo sukunakute,
kirei na aozora da ne.
a clear autumn day, right?
秋晴れって言うんだよね？
akibare tte iu n da yo ne?
It means a beautiful, sunny day in autumn.
秋の、よく晴れた日のことだよ。
Aki no, yoku hareta hi no koto da yo.
We have sunny days
in spring and summer, too, right? 🤔
春にも、夏にも、
晴れた日はあるよね？🤔
Haru ni mo, natsu ni mo,
hareta hi wa aru yo ne? 🤔
a special word for sunny autumn days?
秋だけ「秋晴れ」なの？
aki dake “akibare” na no?
We also have words for
clear spring days and clear winter days.
春には春晴れ、
冬には冬晴れって言葉もあるよ。
Haru ni wa harubare,
fuyu ni wa fuyubare tte kotoba mo aru yo.
Really? 😳
そうなの？😳
Sou na no? 😳
But when you hear “akibare,”
you picture a clear blue sky, right?
でも、秋晴れって聞くと、
澄んだ青空が浮かぶよね。
Demo, akibare tte kiku to,
sunda aozora ga ukabu yo ne.
The sky looks so high!
空が高く見える感じ！
Sora ga takaku mieru kanji!
The air is clear,
and sometimes you can see really far.
空気が澄んで、
遠くまでよく見える日もあるね。
Kuuki ga sunde,
tooku made yoku mieru hi mo aru ne.
How far does
that blue sky go? 🤔
あの青い空って、
どこまで続いてるんだろう？🤔
Ano aoi sora tte,
doko made tsuzuiteru n darou? 🤔
Now that’s what you’re wondering about? 🤣
今度はそこが気になるの？🤣
Kondo wa soko ga ki ni naru no? 🤣
when I look up, it seems endless.
見上げても終わりがないんだもの。
miagete mo owari ga nai n da mono.
You’re right.
そうだね。
Sou da ne.
Let’s take it easy today
and enjoy looking at the sky! 😊
今日は空を眺めながら、
のんびりしよう！😊
Kyou wa sora o nagame nagara,
nonbiri shiyou! 😊
Weren’t you taking it easy yesterday, too? 🤣
昨日も、のんびりしてなかった？🤣
Kinou mo, nonbiri shitenakatta? 🤣
Now you have another excuse! 🤣
理由が増えちゃったね！🤣
Riyuu ga fuechatta ne! 🤣
💭 Story Note
🌸 The Feeling of Akibare｜秋晴れの感じ方
In Japan, autumn is often associated with
clear blue skies and comfortable weather.
When people hear the word “akibare” (秋晴れ),
they may imagine a bright sky,
fresh air, and a peaceful afternoon.
The sky can seem higher in autumn,
even though its actual height does not change.
This is one of the ways Japanese people
express the feeling of the seasons.
🌷 Different Seasons, Different Skies
Japanese has several words for sunny weather
in different seasons.
春晴れ (harubare) — a clear spring day
秋晴れ (akibare) — a clear autumn day
冬晴れ (fuyubare) — a clear winter day
These words describe sunny weather,
but each one can bring a different image to mind.
Spring may feel warm and gentle.
Autumn may feel clear and peaceful.
Winter may feel crisp and cold.
The weather is sunny in each case,
but the feeling can be different.
🌸 A Quiet Moment in Autumn
Autumn can also be a season of quiet moments.
Sometimes, just looking at the sky
and enjoying the peaceful air
can make us feel relaxed.
In the story, Sakura decides
to spend the afternoon doing just that.
There is no special activity planned.
Sometimes, simply enjoying a beautiful day
is enough.
📚 Vocabulary
a clear, sunny autumn day
秋晴れ
akibare
blue sky
青空
aozora
clear; fresh (air or sky)
澄んだ
sunda
to look up
見上げる
miageru
to relax; to take it easy
のんびりする
nonbiri suru
🌸 Language Tip｜秋晴れ（akibare）
In Japanese, “akibare” (秋晴れ) means a clear, sunny day in autumn.
The word combines two ideas:
・秋 (aki) — autumn
・晴れ (hare) — clear or sunny weather
When these words come together,
“hare” changes to “bare.”
But “akibare” can feel like more than just good weather.
It may bring to mind a beautiful blue sky,
clear air, and a peaceful autumn afternoon.
In Japanese, we also have seasonal words
such as “harubare” (春晴れ)
and “fuyubare” (冬晴れ).
Each word can bring a different season to mind.
🌷 Examples
秋晴れのいい天気だね。
Akibare no ii tenki da ne.
It’s a beautiful, sunny autumn day.
今日は秋晴れだから、のんびりしよう。
Kyou wa akibare dakara, nonbiri shiyou.
It’s a lovely autumn day, so let’s take it easy.
🔰 Mix Words and Feel Their Meaning｜ことばを混ぜて、感覚をつかもう
A clear, sunny autumn day
Let’s put the Japanese word “秋晴れ”
into simple English sentences.
Imagine a beautiful autumn sky
as you read them. 😊
① It’s 秋晴れ today!
② The sky is beautiful on an 秋晴れ day.
③ Let’s take it easy
and enjoy this 秋晴れ. 😊
“秋晴れ” is a word for
a clear, sunny day in autumn.
It can bring to mind a bright blue sky,
fresh air, and a peaceful feeling.
You don’t have to translate every word perfectly.
Just imagine the scene
and enjoy the feeling of “秋晴れ.”
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