Compare: 葉 vs 葉

葉は

leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle

葉よう

counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.

N5CommonNoun

leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle

緑の葉(は)が出てきている。

The green leaves are coming out.

葉(は)の色(いろ)が変わり始めた。

The leaves have begun to turn.

よう葉

N3Suffix

counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc.