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Kotomora

紅こう葉よう

こ
う
よ
う
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Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

autumn leaves turning red; red leaves; autumn colors

Refers to the phenomenon of leaves changing color in autumn, especially turning red, or the red leaves themselves. Can be used as a noun or as a suru-verb meaning 'leaves turn red'. The cross-reference 黄葉 (こうよう/おうよう) specifically refers to yellow leaves.

See also: 黄葉

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