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羽
Feather, Wing
は (ha), わ (wa), はね (hane)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
In Japan, the graceful crane is a symbol of longevity and good fortune. Its beautiful 羽 (feathers) inspired traditional arts such as origami, where folding a thousand paper cranes is believed to bring good luck.
Memory Trick
The two sides of 羽 look like a pair of bird wings spread open. Picture a bird flapping its wings and soaring into the sky.
Readings
Onyomi: ウ (u)
Kunyomi: は (ha), わ (wa), はね (hane)
Example Words
羽
はね (hane)
Feather
羽毛
うもう (umou)
Feather, Down
羽根
はね (hane)
Wing, Blade
一羽
いちわ (ichiwa)
One bird (counter)
Example Sentence
鳥 が 羽 を 広げました。
とり が は を ひろげました。
tori ga ha o hirogemashita
The bird spread its wings.