noun
maple tree
Refers to the maple tree itself, especially the Japanese maple (Acer palmatum).
See also: カエデ
庭に紅葉の木を植えた。
I planted a maple tree in the garden.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
autumn leaves; red leaves; fall colors
The colorful leaves of autumn, especially the red leaves of maple trees. Can also be used as a suru-verb meaning 'leaves change color'.
See also: 紅葉 (こうよう)
秋になると山が紅葉する。
In autumn, the mountains turn red and gold.
京都の紅葉はとても美しい。
The autumn leaves in Kyoto are very beautiful.
noun
layered garment colors resembling autumn leaves
Historical term for a color combination in layered court garments (kasane) that evokes autumn foliage. Rare outside of traditional contexts.
See also: 紅葉襲
平安時代の装束には紅葉襲という色目があった。
In Heian-period court attire, there was a color scheme called momiji-gasane.
noun
Archaic or poetic term for deer meat, derived from the association of autumn leaves with the hunting season. Modern Japanese normally uses 鹿肉.
See also: 鹿肉
古い文献では紅葉が鹿肉を指すことがある。
In old texts, 紅葉 can refer to venison.