Japanese symbol for “maple”
紅葉
もみじ
Romaji: momiji
maple (tree)
In Japanese, maple is 紅葉, read もみじ (momiji).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n maple (tree)
- n, vi, vs red leaves (of autumn); autumn colors; leaves changing color
- n layered colors in garments, resembling autumn colors
- n venison
Written forms: 紅葉、黄葉、椛. Readings: もみじ、モミジ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “maple”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 楓 | かえで kaede | maple (Acer spp.); maple tree |
| メープル | メープル meepuru | maple |
| 松楓 | しょうふう shoufuu | maple |
| 蔦紅葉 | つたもみじ tsutamomiji | maple; scarlet-tinged ivy |
| 蛙手 | かえるで kaerude | maple (tree) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 紅茶 | こうちゃ koucha | black tea |
| 紅白 | こうはく kouhaku | red and white; colours for festive or auspicious occasions (colors) |
| 口紅 | くちべに kuchibeni | lipstick |
| 深紅 | しんく shinku | deep crimson |
| 言葉 | ことば kotoba | language; dialect |
| 絵葉書 | えはがき ehagaki | picture postcard |
| 葉っぱ | はっぱ happa | leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle |
| 青葉 | あおば aoba | fresh leaves |
See also: Chinese symbol for “maple”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.