カエデ
kaede
The English phrase "maple tree" is translated into Japanese as カエデ (kaede).
カエデ refers to the maple tree, a deciduous tree recognized for its lobed leaves and syrup. In Japanese, the noun カエデ is often used by itself to refer to the maple tree, as the word itself implies the plant or tree.
How do you pronounce it?
kaede
Did you know?
- The Japanese tradition of 'maple leaf hunting', known as 紅葉狩り, involves traveling to mountains to 'hunt' beautiful scenery rather than actual animals.
- One specific variety of the tree is called イロハモミジ, named after the 'iroha' poem which serves as the traditional Japanese alphabet.
- Despite having the native word カエデ, Japanese people typically use the phonetic loanword メープル when referring to maple syrup.
Examples in context
- 公園に大きなカエデがあります。Kōen ni ōkina kaede ga arimasu.There is a large maple tree in the park.
- このカエデの葉はとても綺麗です。Kono kaede no ha wa totemo kirei desu.The leaves of this maple tree are very beautiful.
- 庭にカエデを植えたいです。Niwa ni kaede o uetai desu.I want to plant a maple tree in the garden.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are walking through a botanical garden in autumn.
- 美咲 Misakiあそこにカエデが見えますよ。Asoko ni kaede ga miemasu yo.I can see a maple tree over there.
- 健太 Kenta本当ですね、色が鮮やかです。Hontō desu ne, iro ga azayaka desu.You're right, the colors are vivid.
- 美咲 Misaki健太さんは、あのカエデが好きですか？Kenta-san wa, ano kaede ga suki desu ka?Kenta, do you like that maple tree?
- 健太 Kentaはい、とても綺麗だと思います。Hai, totemo kirei da to omoimasu.Yes, I think it is very beautiful.
