English–Japanese
“fallen leaves” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiochiba
Example
秋になると、落ち葉が道にたまります。aki ni na ru to o chi ba ga michi ni ta ma ri ma su
In autumn, fallen leaves pile up on the road.
How to say “fallen leaves” in Japanese
“Fallen leaves” in Japanese is 落ち葉 (ochiba).
Describes leaves that have detached from a plant and lie on the ground, often forming a seasonal layer.
Example sentences with 落ち葉
雨の後は、落ち葉で道が滑りやすくなります。ame no ato wa o chi ba de michi ga sube ri ya su ku na ri ma su
After the rain, roads become slippery because of fallen leaves.
Tips for using 落ち葉
- In English, leaf litter usually means the layer of fallen leaves covering the ground, while fallen leaves can refer to individual leaves or the layer as a whole.