“Defoliation” in Japanese
Short answer
Defoliation in Japanese is “落ち葉” (ochiba). Full meaning: fallen leaves, leaf litter, falling leaves; leaf fall, dropping leaves, defoliation; deciduous.
Other ways to say “Defoliation” in Japanese
落葉
ochiba fallen leaves, leaf litter, falling leaves; leaf fall, dropping leaves, defoliation; deciduous
落ちば
ochiba fallen leaves, leaf litter, falling leaves; leaf fall, dropping leaves, defoliation; deciduous
おちば
ochiba fallen leaves, leaf litter, falling leaves; leaf fall, dropping leaves, defoliation; deciduous
おち葉
ochiba fallen leaves, leaf litter, falling leaves; leaf fall, dropping leaves, defoliation; deciduous
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