Search Dictionary
Definition of japanese maple

japanese maple

Plural:japanese maples
JUMP TO:

• noun

1

A deciduous shrub or small tree of the genus Acer, native to East Asia (particularly Japan, Korea, and China), widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its deeply lobed, delicate leaves and vibrant red, orange, or purple autumn foliage.

Example

"The landscaping design featured a striking Japanese maple whose brilliant red leaves provided a vivid contrast against the green backdrop of the garden."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for japanese maple

• Nearby Words

japanese iris
japanese kerria
japanese macaque
japanese maple
japanese rat snake
japanese yew
japura

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Japanese maple. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/japanese-maple
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.