葉っぱ|はっぱhappa[0]heiban (flat)

Common
Definitions
  1. nounleaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
    私には葉はっぱとりんごしかありません。↗
    I have only leaves and apples.
  2. nounmarijuana; weed; cannabisoft. written as ハッパ
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Synonym木の葉このはNeutralNeutral word for tree leaves with a literary flavor, as in 「木の葉が舞う」.
  • Synonym葉はNeutralThe standard word for leaf, common both on its own and in compounds; 「葉っぱ」 sounds more colloquial.
  • Synonym木ノ葉NeutralAn alternative way of writing 「木の葉」 with the same meaning, used less often.
  • Related樹葉じゅようWrittenWritten/formal prose word for tree leaves, used less often; 「葉っぱ」 is the colloquial choice with a friendly feel.

In casual speech say 「葉っぱ」. Use 「葉」 for the standard word, alone or in compounds, 「木の葉」 for tree leaves with a literary touch, and 「樹葉」 in written prose.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 植物しょくぶつの葉は。
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