2 Japanese words read ha
ha (は) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 葉 · 歯.
葉
はLeaf
N4noun·ha
How to remember it
The kanji 葉 looks like leaves spreading from a branch — a single flat 'leaf'.
Example sentences
秋になると葉が赤くなる。
あきになるとはがあかくなる。
In autumn the leaves turn red.
この木の葉は大きい。
このこのきのははおおきい。
The leaves of this tree are big.
Usage
As a counter, は (wa) counts thin flat objects like leaves or sheets of paper.
Related words
木枯れ葉葉っぱ秋
歯
はTooth
N5noun·ha
How to remember it
Same sound as the topic particle は — picture a single gleaming tooth.
Example sentences
毎日、歯を磨きます。
まいにち、はをみがきます。
I brush my teeth every day.
歯が痛いです。
はがいたいです。
My tooth hurts.
Usage
Counter is 本 (ほん); 歯 means a single tooth or teeth in general.
Related words
歯ブラシ口目鼻