末すえ葉ば

noun

end leaves; top leaves; last leaves

Archaic noun referring to the leaves at the end or top of a branch, or the last leaves of a season. Not used in modern everyday Japanese.

See also: 末葉 (うらば)

• 古こ歌かに「末すえ葉ばの露つゆ」と詠よまれた表ひょう現げんがある。

  There is an expression in old poetry, 'dew on the end leaves'.

noun

descendant

Archaic metaphorical use: the 'last leaves' of a family line, i.e., a descendant. Compare with 末葉 (まつよう) which has a similar meaning.

See also: 末葉 (まつよう)

• 彼かれは名めい門もんの末すえ葉ばとして生うまれたと伝つたえられる。

  He is said to have been born as a descendant of a distinguished family.