若葉
Meanings
1
new leaves; young leaves; fresh verdure
Refers to the fresh, young leaves of spring or early growth, often with a poetic or seasonal nuance.
The trees in the garden have put out new leaves.
The young leaves are shining in the spring sunlight.
Usage patterns
- 若葉が茂るfor new leaves to grow thick and lush
By May, the trees in the garden were thick with fresh new leaves.
- 若葉の季節the season of fresh new leaves (early spring/early summer)
When the season of fresh new leaves comes, the whole mountain is wrapped in bright green.