JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
葉 — leaf
- Reading
- ヨウ・は
- Meaning
- leaf; plane; lobe; needle; blade; spear; counter for flat things; fragment; piece
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
葉 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・は and it means leaf; plane; lobe; needle; blade; spear; counter for flat things; fragment; piece. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
葉 appears in everyday japanese words such as 葉 (leaf), 紅葉 ((Japanese) maple) and 葉書 (postcard).
Japanese words containing 葉
Frequently asked questions
What does 葉 mean in Japanese?
葉 means leaf; plane; lobe; needle; blade; spear; counter for flat things; fragment; piece in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 葉 read?
葉 is read ヨウ・は. Reading it inside real words — 葉 and 紅葉 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 葉 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 葉 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 葉 in a word?
A common word containing 葉 is 葉 (は) — "leaf". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 葉 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 葉 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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