We guess many of visitor love to see colored leaves when traveling in Japan. But do you know how to say colored leaves in Japanese? today, we are going to introduce The usage of Kouyou (紅葉) which meaning "autumn-colored foliage". “紅” means 'crimson' and the other”葉” means 'leaf'. Kouyou (紅葉) always refers to red color.

The kouyou season in Japan typically begins in mid-September in Hokkaido to the north. When the autumn leaves begin to turn color, kouyou viewing is a popular pastime in Japan, and the exact timing to see the leaves fluctuates somewhat from year to year. We highly recommend you don’t miss the season.

Let’s remember the useful sentences before going to Japan!

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●Kotoshi 10 gatsu ni Kouyou wo mi ni ikimasu.
>I am going to see colored leaves this October.

● Watashi wa Kyoto no kouyou ga sukidesu.
> I like the colored leaves in Kyoto.

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Did you get them?? Use words / sentences we introduced today when you are in Japan!


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