紅葉(もみじ)

もみじ
noun
autumn leaves; Japanese maple
1. autumn leaves; fall foliage
Leaves that have changed color in autumn, especially red and yellow.
紅葉(もみじ)を見(み)に京都(きょうと)に行(い)った。
I went to Kyoto to see the autumn leaves.
今年(ことし)の紅葉(もみじ)は美(うつく)しい。
This year's autumn foliage is beautiful.
2. Japanese maple
A tree known for its beautiful autumn colors (Acer palmatum).
庭(にわ)に紅葉(もみじ)を植(う)えた。
I planted a Japanese maple in the garden.

紅葉(もみじ) has two readings:

  • もみじ: autumn leaves OR Japanese maple tree
  • こうよう: autumn foliage (the phenomenon)

紅葉狩(もみじが)り means "autumn leaf viewing," a popular seasonal activity in Japan, similar to 花見(はなみ) (cherry blossom viewing) in spring.

FAMOUS SPOTS:

  • 京都(きょうと): Kyoto is famous for its autumn colors
  • 日光(にっこう): Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture
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Added 2026.1.16 14:48 · Revised 2026.1.24 16:38
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