How to say 'Leaf' in Japanese | 木の葉

word

Meaning

Leaf

Reading

Kanji

木Tree, Wood 葉Leaf

Explanation

The Japanese noun '木の葉 (このは)' means 'leaf'. It specifically refers to the leaves of a tree. This word is often used in contexts related to nature, seasons, or descriptions of scenery. For example: The leaves are falling「木の葉が落ちている」(このはがおちている). The leaves are turning red「木の葉が赤くなっている」(このはがあかくなっている). Note that '木の葉' is a compound word combining '木 (き)' (tree) and '葉 (は)' (leaf), emphasizing the connection to trees.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

N3

Kanji Grade

3

Frequency

4318

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting