紅葉
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Base noun form. Refers to the phenomenon of leaves changing color in autumn, often red or yellow. Used in phrases like 『紅葉がきれいです』 (kouyou ga kirei desu, 'the fall colors are beautiful').
Theme
On a weekend hike in Kyoto, User, a tourist, meets Yumi, a local guide, and they discuss autumn scenery.
紅葉
こうよう
fall colors (of leaves)
Nature & EnvironmentPlants
Memory Hook
Imagine a beautiful autumn scene with red and yellow leaves. 'Kouyou' sounds like 'coy' and 'you' — a coy you admiring the fall colors! 'Coy you' → 紅葉 (kouyou, 'fall colors').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『紅葉狩り』 (kouyougari, 'leaf viewing') is a popular autumn activity where people visit scenic spots to admire the changing colors of leaves, similar to cherry blossom viewing in spring.
Forms
Base: 紅葉Base noun form. Refers to the phenomenon of leaves changing color in autumn, often red or yellow. Used in phrases like 『紅葉がきれいです』 (kouyou ga kirei desu, 'the fall colors are beautiful').