through the leaves; between the leaves
Describes seeing, hearing, or light passing through gaps in foliage. Often used in poetic or descriptive contexts.
The sunlight filtering through the leaves feels pleasant.
The moon seen through the leaves was beautiful.
Kana-mixed spelling is common; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 越し; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 葉 (ha, 'leaf') and 越し (goshi, 'through, across'). The reading はごし is a straightforward combination.