Leaf in Japanese
"leaf" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
葉
ha
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "leaf". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, piece
Reading: you
12 strokes · nature, wisdom
Where it comes from
Combines 'grass' (艹) with 'flat/thin' (枼), depicting the thin, flat parts of plants—leaves. Also carries meanings of generation and era.
What it carries
Symbolizes growth, seasonal change, and life's cycle. Fallen leaves represent endings, new buds represent beginnings in nature's rhythm.
Related kanji for "leaf"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for leaf?
The most common kanji for "leaf" is 葉, read as you. It means leaf, plane, lobe. Related kanji: 片 (leaf).
How many strokes does 葉 have?
葉 has 12 strokes.