落ち葉

fallen leaves, leaf litter

落ち fall + 葉 leaf
noun Rare #44,716
fallen leaves, leaf litter Usually refers to leaves that have fallen from trees, especially as a layer on the ground.
JA: 秋になると、庭に落ち葉がたくさんある。
EN: In autumn, there are lots of fallen leaves in the garden.

その葉っぱは落ち葉だ。

That leaf has fallen off the tree.

庭は落ち葉で覆われていた。

The yard was covered with fallen leaves.

小道に落ち葉が厚く積もっていた。

A thick layer of fallen leaves had accumulated on the path.

歩道は落ち葉で覆われていた。

The sidewalk was covered with fallen leaves.