The ninth month of the year. In Japan, it often signifies the return to school after summer break and is associated with autumn. It also includes holidays like Respect for the Aged Day.

一年(いちねん)の九番目(きゅうばんめ)の月(つき)です。日本(にほん)では夏休(なつやす)みが終(お)わり、秋(あき)の訪(おとず)れを感(かん)じる時期(じき)です。