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葉
葉 (readings: よう, は; Japanese kanji) means “leaf”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 落ち葉 (fallen leaves).
What does 葉 mean?
| Kanji | 葉 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | leaf |
| Readings | よう, は |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 葉
葉 is read よう or は depending on the word.
Example words with 葉
| Example | 落ち葉 (fallen leaves) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14