新緑
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
fresh green leaves; new verdure
Refers to the bright, fresh green of new leaves in spring or early summer. Often used in poetic or descriptive contexts.
The mountains are covered in fresh green leaves.
When the season of new green leaves comes, I look forward to walking in the park.
Usage patterns
- 新緑の季節the season of fresh green leaves
When the season of fresh greenery arrives, the mountains turn a dazzling green.
- 〈場所〉が新緑に包まれるa place is enveloped in fresh greenery
The whole park was enveloped in fresh green leaves.
- 新緑がまぶしいthe fresh greenery is dazzling
In May, the mountains are so beautiful the fresh greenery is dazzling.
- 新緑を楽しむto enjoy the fresh greenery
We went hiking as a family and enjoyed the fresh greenery.