JLPT N3 Intermediate
羽
Feather, wing, mechanical blade, or counter for birds
Readings
Other forms
羽根 often for blades or shuttlecocks
〜羽 counter for birds/rabbits
1 Noun
Feather / Down
Refers to the individual plumes covering a bird’s body, often used for decoration or stuffing.
Example
猫 が 鳥 の 羽 で 遊ん でいる 。
The cat is playing with a bird feather.
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2 Noun
Wing
Describes the anatomical structures used for flight by insects and smaller birds.
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3 Counter
Counter for Birds & Rabbits
A suffix used to quantify birds, bats, and occasionally rabbits.
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4 Noun
Blade / Propeller
The flat, rotating vanes found on mechanical devices like fans, turbines, or helicopters.
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