JLPT N3 Intermediate
紅葉
Autumn foliage or Japanese maple
Readings
Other forms
モミジ katakana, for the tree
黄葉 こうよう, yellow leaves
1 Noun, Suru verb
Autumn Colors (The Phenomenon)
Refers to the widespread seasonal phenomenon of deciduous leaves turning red or yellow in autumn.
Example
京都 の 紅葉 は 11月 中旬 が 見頃 です 。
The best time to see the autumn colors in Kyoto is mid-November.
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2 Noun
Maple Tree / Maple Leaf
Identifies the Japanese maple tree specifically, or an individual leaf from that tree.
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