Meaning

Primary

Leaf

Alternative

Leaves

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 葉をつける

    to put on leaves

    葉を食べる

    to eat leaves

    葉を広げる

    to spread its leaves

Context Sentences

これは、竹の葉です。

This is a bamboo leaf.

お茶の葉っぱは、一回だけでなく、何回か使えますよ。

You can use tea leaves not only once, but several times.

十一月になると、木の葉に色がついて山が美しいです。

In November, the mountains are beautiful with the colors from the leaves.

Kanji Composition