WORD DETAIL
新緑
しんりょく
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: In
新緑(しんりょく), new新and green緑combine to denote fresh seasonal greenery. - Basic usage:
新緑denotes the vivid green of newly emerged leaves, or the leaves themselves, around spring to early summer.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Fresh seasonal greenery
- Its seasonal freshness distinguishes it from green color or evergreen foliage in general.