• 葉は — leaf
• 言葉ことば — word / language
• 葉書はがき — postcard
• 紅葉こうよう — autumn leaves
• 落葉らくよう — fallen leaves
• 葉緑素ようりょくそ — chlorophyll

The kanji 葉 is made up of the 草冠 (艹) indicating "plant," and the component 世 (generation) over 木 (tree), symbolizing a tree with spreading leaves. It reflects not only the botanical leaf but also the idea of layers, words, or generations.

木きの葉はが色いろづいてきた。
The tree leaves have started changing color.

言葉ことばは 心こころの葉はです。
Words are the leaves of the heart.

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