Leaf (of a plant or tree)

N4noun·ha

How to remember it

A single leaf (葉) carries the 'ha' sound, fluttering down with a whisper.

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.

  • 風に木の葉が舞っている。

    かぜにこのはがまっている。

    Tree leaves are dancing in the wind.

Usage

Often spoken as 葉っぱ (happa) when referring to a single leaf.

Related words

葉っぱ木の葉紅葉葉書

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