Japanese

こうよう
Meaning: autumn leaves; fall colors; turning of the leaves
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: もみじ

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Handwriting

紅
葉

Example sentences

In autumn, the mountains are colored with beautiful autumn leaves.
京都の紅葉を見物しに行った。
I went to see the autumn leaves in Kyoto.
秋の山々が紅葉で彩られている
The autumn mountains are colored with autumn leaves.
山の紅葉が錦のように美しい。
The autumn leaves on the mountain are as beautiful as brocade.
その渓谷は紅葉の名所として知られている。
That valley is known as a famous spot for autumn leaves.
街路樹が紅葉して、通りを美しく彩っている。
The roadside trees have turned red, beautifully coloring the street.
紅葉が美しい景色を織りなしている。
The autumn leaves are weaving a beautiful scene.

Usage Notes

Refers to the phenomenon of leaves changing color in autumn, or the leaves themselves.

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