This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

若葉

嫩葉

Readings

Kana: わかば、どんよう
Romaji: wakaba, don'you
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

new leaves; fresh verdure

Kanji

Readings: ジャク、 ニャク、 ニャ、 わか.い、 わか-、 も.しくわ、 も.し、 も.しくは、 ごと.し
Meanings: young, if, perhaps, possibly, low number, immature
Readings: ヨウ、 は
Meanings: leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, piece
Readings: ドン、 ノン、 わか.い
Meanings: young, weak

Example Sentences

若葉(わかば)がいっせいに()えだした。
➥Trees put forth young shoots all at once.
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(ごがつ)になると木々(きぎ)(みどり)若葉(わかば)(おお)われる。
➥In May the trees have fresh leaves.
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