Quick answer
葉 is the kanji for "Leaf". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is は (wa). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Leaf
Also : Lobe · Blade · Plane · Piece
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 葉 represents 'LEAF'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of leaf.
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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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