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leaf · foliage · blade
N3
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Memory Aid

The top part `艹` clearly represents 'grass' or 'plant'. The bottom part `世` can be imagined as a stalk with a leaf spreading out from it.

Vocabulary

葉っぱはっぱleaf (colloquial)
紅葉こうようautumn leaves, fall colors
言葉ことばword, language
茶葉ちゃばtea leaves

Example Sentences

木の葉っぱが風で落ちた。

The tree's leaves fell in the wind.

秋になると、山の紅葉がとてもきれいです。

In autumn, the autumn leaves on the mountains are very beautiful.

この植物は大きな葉を持っています。

This plant has large leaves.

彼女は優しい言葉をかけました。

She spoke kind words.

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