1New leaves that appear in spring; the fresh green of young foliage. Figuratively, can refer to beginners (e.g., the new-driver mark).
公園の木々に若葉が芽吹き、春の匂いがする。
New leaves are budding on the park trees; you can smell spring.
新入社員には若葉マークを付ける制度がある。
There is a system to mark new employees with a 'beginner' sign.
若葉の頃の柔らかな緑が好きだ。
I like the soft green of young leaves.