A1 noun Neutral #3,684 most common

ha /ha/

A leaf of a plant or tree, typically green and attached to a stem or branch. It is a fundamental part of botanical life used for photosynthesis and is a common symbol of nature and the changing seasons.

Examples

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1

公園で綺麗な葉を拾いました。

I picked up a beautiful leaf in the park.

2

庭園の木の葉が美しく色づいております。

The leaves of the trees in the garden are turning beautiful colors.

3

見て、この葉っぱ、すごく大きいよ!

Look, this leaf is really big!

Word Family

Noun
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言葉
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Memory Tip

The kanji 葉 has the grass radical (艹) on top. Imagine a tree (木) below with many generations (世) of leaves growing on it.

Quick Quiz

秋になると、木の___が赤や黄色になります。

Correct!

The correct answer is:

Examples

1

公園で綺麗な葉を拾いました。

everyday

I picked up a beautiful leaf in the park.

2

庭園の木の葉が美しく色づいております。

formal

The leaves of the trees in the garden are turning beautiful colors.

3

見て、この葉っぱ、すごく大きいよ!

informal

Look, this leaf is really big!

4

植物の葉は光合成において重要な役割を果たします。

academic

The leaves of plants play a crucial role in photosynthesis.

5

弊社では厳選された茶の葉のみを使用しております。

business

Our company uses only carefully selected tea leaves.

Word Family

Noun
Related
言葉

Common Collocations

葉が落ちる leaves fall
葉が茂る leaves grow thick
茶の葉 tea leaves
葉の色が変わる leaves change color
枯れ葉 dead/withered leaf

Common Phrases

枝葉末節

unimportant details (literally: branches and leaves)

葉に衣着せぬ

to speak frankly/without sugarcoating (usually '歯' is used, but '葉' is an archaic variation)

落ち葉焚き

making a bonfire with fallen leaves

Often Confused With

vs

Pronounced the same (ha), but means 'tooth' and uses a different kanji.

vs

Pronounced 'ba', meaning 'place', which sounds similar to beginners.

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Usage Notes

The word 'ha' is the standard term, but in casual conversation, Japanese speakers often add the suffix '-ppa' to make 'happa', which sounds more colloquial.

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Common Mistakes

Beginning learners often confuse the homophone 'ha' (tooth) with 'ha' (leaf); context usually makes the difference clear.

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Memory Tip

The kanji 葉 has the grass radical (艹) on top. Imagine a tree (木) below with many generations (世) of leaves growing on it.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old Japanese word 'ha', referring to the flat, thin parts of plants.

Grammar Patterns

Noun + が + Adjective (葉が緑です) Noun + を + Verb (葉を掃除する)
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Cultural Context

The appreciation of autumn leaves (momijigari) is a significant cultural tradition in Japan, similar to cherry blossom viewing.

Quick Quiz

秋になると、木の___が赤や黄色になります。

Correct!

The correct answer is:

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資源

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