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How to say 'Autumn leaves' in Japanese | 紅葉

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The Japanese word for Autumn leaves is 'Kouyou', written as 紅葉 in Japanese.'Autumn leaves' in hiragana is こうよう.

    word

    紅葉

    Meaning

    Autumn leaves

    Reading

    こうよう

    kouyou

    Kanji

    紅Crimson 葉Leaf

    Explanation

    The Japanese verbal noun '紅葉 (こうよう)' refers to the phenomenon of leaves changing color in autumn, often specifically to the vibrant reds and yellows seen in Japanese maple trees. It is also used to describe the act of leaves changing color. This word is deeply tied to the appreciation of seasonal beauty in Japanese culture. Example sentences: The autumn leaves are beautiful「紅葉がきれいです」(こうようがきれいです). Let's go see the autumn leaves「紅葉を見に行きましょう」(こうようをみにいきましょう).

    Part Of Speech

    verbal noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N2

    Kanji Grade

    6

    Frequency

    4954

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 紅葉

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    紅

    Meaning

    Crimson

  • kanji

    葉

    Meaning

    Leaf

Words Related to 紅葉 Through the Kanji 紅

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 紅 as well.

  • word

    紅茶

    Meaning

    Black tea

  • word

    口紅

    Meaning

    Lipstick

Words Related to 紅葉 Through the Kanji 葉

These 10 Words contain the Kanji 葉 as well.

  • word

    言葉

    Meaning

    Word

  • word

    葉

    Meaning

    Leaf

  • word

    絵葉書

    Meaning

    Postcard

  • word

    言葉遣い

    Meaning

    Wording

  • word

    落ち葉

    Meaning

    Fallen leaves

  • word

    木の葉

    Meaning

    Leaf

  • word

    書き言葉

    Meaning

    Written language

  • word

    葉書

    Meaning

    Postcard

  • word

    話し言葉

    Meaning

    Spoken language

  • word

    葉っぱ

    Meaning

    Leaf

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What does 'Kouyou' (紅葉) mean?

'Kouyou' means 'Autumn leaves' .

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