wa
JLPT N312 strokesKanjiLevel 37 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

葉 is the kanji for "Leaf". A common reading is は (wa). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Leaf

Also : Lobe · Plane · Blade · Spear · Piece

Readings

kun/ waonよう/ you

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 葉 represents 'LEAF'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of leaf.

Reading ·

On-reading: よう — remember this sound by associating it with leaf. Kun-reading: は.

Example Sentences

紅葉が始まりました。

こうようがはじまりました。

The autumn leaves have begun.

人を傷つける言葉は使わないように気をつけています。

ひとをきずつけることばはつかわないようにきをつけています。

I'm careful not to use words that hurt people.

Vocabulary using 葉

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