Meaning

Primary

Fresh Leaves

Alternatives

Greenery, Young Leaves

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A young leaf is exactly what you'd expect, although most people usually just call them fresh leaves.

Reading

あおば
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for the kanji in this word are the kun'yomi readings. Since you've already seen the word , hopefully you can just combine it with (you learned the reading for this part with the kanji). Be sure to pay attention to the rendaku, though. goes to in this word, making it あおば.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 青葉の森

    forest of greenery, Aoba Forest (in Sendai)

    青葉の下

    underneath the greenery

    青葉のにおい

    the smell of greenery

Context Sentences

去年の夏、青葉が美しい山へ行きました。

Last summer, we went to a mountain with beautiful fresh leaves.

三日前、青葉の中に小さな白い花があるのを見つけた。

Three days ago, I found a small white flower in the greenery

青葉を見るのは目にいい事ですよ。

It's good for your eyes to see greenery.

Kanji Composition