紅葉・黄葉・椛|もみじmomiji[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N2approx.Common
Which spelling to use
紅葉紅葉 is written with kanji and is the most common form. For learners, it is the appropriate form to use when writing this word.
黄葉黄葉 is written with kanji and is a less common written variant of 紅葉. Beginners should use 紅葉 instead when writing this word.
椛椛 is written with kanji and is rarely used, so learners will seldom encounter it. Use 紅葉 instead when writing this word.
Definitions
  1. nounmaple (tree)
  2. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbred leaves (of autumn); autumn colors; leaves changing color
  3. nounlayered colors in garments, resembling autumn colors
  4. nounvenison
Conjugation
Dictionary form紅葉する(もみじする)
Polite (masu)紅葉します(もみじします)
Negative (nai)紅葉しない(もみじしない)
polite (masen)紅葉しません(もみじしません)
classical zu / nu紅葉せず・紅葉せぬ(もみじせず・もみじせぬ)
Past (ta)紅葉した(もみじした)
polite (mashita)紅葉しました(もみじしました)
Past negative (nakatta)紅葉しなかった(もみじしなかった)
polite (masen deshita)紅葉しませんでした(もみじしませんでした)
Te form紅葉して(もみじして)
Potential紅葉できる(もみじできる)
Passive紅葉される(もみじされる)
Causative紅葉させる(もみじさせる)
Causative passive紅葉させられる(もみじさせられる)
Conditional (ba)紅葉すれば(もみじすれば)
tara紅葉したら(もみじしたら)
Volitional紅葉しよう(もみじしよう)
polite (mashou)紅葉しましょう(もみじしましょう)
Imperative紅葉しろ(もみじしろ)

Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.

Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym楓かえでNeutralThe general name for maple trees (Acer spp.), used more botanically; 「もみじ」 refers to the autumn leaves but also commonly serves as a name for the tree, as in 「もみじの木」.
  • Synonym蛙手かえるでWrittenAn old literary name for 「楓」, from the leaf's resemblance to a frog's hand; rare today — say 「もみじ」 or 「楓」 in everyday speech.

Autumn leaves turned red or yellow, and the maple tree itself, are all called 「紅葉」(もみじ), as in 「もみじ狩り」. Use 「楓」 when you mean the tree species by name; 「蛙手」 is an archaic name you will rarely need.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

Japanese definitions
  1. 秋あきに、落葉樹らくようじゅの葉はの色いろが赤色あかいろや黄色きいろに変化へんかする現象げんしょう。
  2. 赤色あかいろや黄色きいろに色いろづいた葉は。
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